Tax Manager, Zenobē
+ Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
Battery storage operator
Open for applications
Battery storage operator
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make clean power accessible across the world.
Role
Who you are
- Qualified accountant is a must (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Relevant Tax qualification desirable (CTA)
- At least 5+ years in a tax role, ideally qualifying in practice with international exposure, but with proven experience of managing UK tax requirements. We are not necessarily looking for a specialist in a certain tax, just someone who is able to get stuck in, ask the right questions and ensure the right advisors can assist
- Self-starter, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with others to get the job done and ability to interpret complex tax issues to a general, non-specialist audience
- Ability to adapt to a fast paced and ever changing environment
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, especially in a growing and fast paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong user of Microsoft office packages – Excel / Word / Powerpoint
What the job involves
- The successful candidate will report into the Group Financial Controller and will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing all aspects of tax compliance across our global operations
- This is a hands on position, with plenty of scope to gain exposure to the entire finance operation
- You will also assist with business administration for Zenobe's overseas start-ups, supporting the setup and ongoing operations of our international entities
- This is a unique opportunity to build and manage Zenobe’s tax framework from the ground up and work closely with leadership in both tax and other operational areas
- The role offers significant exposure to global tax issues and strategic business decision-making
- If you are a hands on tax professional, with a passion for international business and a desire to grow with a cutting edge company, Zenobe could be the perfect place for you
- Alongside dedicated external advisors and local finance teams, oversee and manage all aspects of tax compliance across the international Zenobe group, ensuring timely and accurate filing of tax returns (Corporation Tax, Company Tax, VAT, GST, employee taxes, etc.) in all jurisdictions
- Lead on tax for sales opportunities and M&A projects, utilising tax due diligence, tax structuring and tax modelling skills and experience to shape strategy and provide guidance to the wider business
- Setting a tax governance policy and framework for the business to ensure tax risks are identified and appropriately managed, particularly in readiness for entering the senior accounting officer (“SAO”) regime
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international tax regulations and ensure compliance with local tax laws in each region where Zenobe operates. Coordinate and liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions
- Prepare and manage tax reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including working with the Group reporting Team to ensure tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements are accurate
- Lead or assist with various accounting projects that have an impact on tax, including transfer pricing, intercompany loan management and documentation, cash repatriation and review of statutory financial information. Develop and implement tax policies and procedures to ensure management and minimise tax risks. Support Group FC/CFO with strategic tax planning, M&A activities and other business developments
- Contribute to the development and implementation of tax-efficient structures, with a focus on business expansion into new markets. Working closely with our legal team, ensure other local business administration requirements are met as we continue to expand our operations into new jurisdictions across the globe
- Be ready, willing and able to pitch in and support the CFO and FC’s as a senior finance professional, in developing and upskilling the team, and ensuring the finance function is fit for purpose as we scale and grow as a business
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Working towards building a net-zero society, Zenobē Energy owns and operates stationary battery storage assets. Its circular battery economy model is transforming the way businesses use power in order to reduce costs and carbon emission, protecting the environment.
The company, whilst a market leader in battery storage, has also become central in the electric vehicle fleet market, with an estimated 25% market share of the UK operational EV bus sector. Working with bus operators including National Express and Stagecoach, Zenobē is aiding the rapid uptake of EV buses, thereby ensuring that legally binding climate change targets are being met.
Previous funding rounds enabled the acceleration of the UK’s transition to a green road transport system. In 2024, Zenobē secured debt funding from Natwest, Siemens Financial, and Rabobank among others to support its ambitious decarbonisation projects in Scotland.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2023
$1.1bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Oct 2021
$3.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- 20% annual bonus for being awesome
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance, for you and the family
- £1500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Pension scheme
- Plus more
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
James Basden
(Founding Director)Previously served as a Partner of Global Head of Utilities & Infrastructure for Oliver Wyman, Founding Director for Corven, Non Executive Chairman for Caterham Cars, CEO for Lotus Cars Europe, and as a Managing Associate for CSC Index.
Nicholas Beatty
(Founding Director)Previously founded Oceansports Ltd. Experience as a Senior Advisor for Oliver Wyman and Corven, Head of Corporate Finance for BNP Paribas and Director of Corporate Finance for Hambros Bank.
Steven Meersman
(Founding Director)Previous experience as a Project Manager for Oliver Wyman, Global Head of Deals Desk of Puma Energy for Trafigura, Business Development and Technical Analyst for AES Energy Storage, and as Marketing and Technical Director for J Technics.
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