Head of Tax

JERA Nex

We drive JERA’s renewable energy business growth in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. As a global renewables IPP working across the life cycle of renewables, we are looking for key talent to be an active part of this exciting journey as the business grows further.

The role will be based in London and will require occasional travelling and frequent collaboration with the JERA Group Headquarters in Japan, the JERA Green Headquarters in the UK and Parkwind Headquarters in Belgium.

As a direct report to the Chief Finance Officer, JERA Nex, the Head of Tax will be responsible for supporting the CFO in navigating a highly complex, global organisation. The Head of Tax will play a crucial role in ensuring that the business is fully tax compliant specifically for the UK but with a broader view of our global entities. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in UK and international tax laws and regulations, as well as a proven track record in tax compliance, planning and accounting. Covering all aspects of tax including VAT, Corporation Tax and Global Mobility, the role ensures that any tax risks are minimised, efficient processes are in place to ensure tax compliance and that all reporting to HMRC is accurate and timely.

What you will be doing

• Building a first in class Tax function for a scale up business in the renewables energy sector
• Ensuring compliance with VAT legislation across all JERA Nex entities
• Working to minimise VAT leakage across the group.
• Working with our external advisors to ensure the group structure is the most efficient and fit-for-purpose for both current and future operating models.
• Assisting external accountants with Corporation Tax returns and all necessary supporting calculations and documentation
• Working with external advisors regarding capital allowance calculations including review of fixed asset capitalisation reviews.
• Ensuring timely payment of all taxation liabilities, both UK and overseas
• Provide guidance and support to the finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate reflection of tax positions in financial statements and disclosures.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on tax strategy, compliance status, and potential tax planning opportunities.
• Ensure that efficient processes are in place to ensure tax compliance and that all reporting to HMRC is accurate and timely
• Provide support to HR on our global mobility and tax liabilities, whilst recommending improvement to reduce our exposure

What you will have

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CTA)
• 8 years+ of Tax experience
• Experience of working in an international Tax environment
• Likely to have experience from the advisory side
• Prior experience of a multi-site business model would be an advantage
• Comprehensive understanding of UK tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles
• Proven track record in tax compliance, planning, and risk management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and data
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-experts
• Meaningful and demonstrated history of operational efficiency and optimisation
• Exceptional project manager with extraordinary organization skills

What we offer

• Start-up and entrepreneurial environment in a company that is part of a larger, well-funded firm, that has long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization
• Opportunity to define your workplace. We are starting out and every idea counts!
• A job that is part of making our world a greener place
• International team that benefits from our different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences
• We are high-performing and ambitious individuals who also enjoy our private lives. We hope you can identify with that
• We believe in the benefit of flexible working hours and location and appreciate that we see one another in person regularly
• We are not afraid to admit that we don’t know things but also proactively look to solve problems and work collaboratively
• We work hard but also want to have fun at the same time, we’re on an exciting journey

Established in 2015, JERA is an equal joint venture of TEPCO Fuel & Power, Incorporated and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. JERA is a Japanese company with significant and global portfolio of international energy assets. It has industry leading expertise scaling the entire fuel and power supply chain, from upstream fuel investments to fuel procurement, trading and transportation, to power generation development, construction and operation. JERA’s mission is to contribute to an internationally competitive supply of power and energy and to invigorate the standard of living, industry and economy around the world.