Senior Tax Manager

Wise Energy is a trusted and established solar asset manager, offering all the services clients require to manage and optimise large‑scale solar plants, from development and construction through to long‑term operational asset management. Our clients own solar plants with a total managed capacity in excess of 3.5 GW, more than 1,600 solar assets and with a very exciting growth plan in the coming years.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to support the delivery of operational tax services to the Wise Energy clients.

Wise Energy’s contracted tax services are typically limited in scope and focus primarily on oversight of the tax services provided by external tax advisors. This role will expand that remit by executing certain tax activities directly, outside of the standard contracted service offering.

The role will report to the Wise Energy Finance Services Director, and will work closely with the Next Energy Fund Management team, which retains overall responsibility for tax oversight across the funds under management.

This position is responsible for supporting direct and indirect tax compliance for entities managed by Wise Energy and providing oversight and leadership of portfolio tax projects. It is not involved in investment manager activities; instead, it leads and coordinates internal stakeholders and external advisors to deliver compliance and improvement work streams (including remediation, process enhancements, audit/tax authority support and targeted reviews).

Tasks to be performed will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding tax advisory projects across a range of matters and jurisdictions (UK, Poland, Chile, Spain, Portugal, Italy, India, Singapore, USA) where the client Hold Cos / SPVs are located. Areas of taxes includes corporation tax &VAT, transfer pricing, international tax, and other tax matters relevant to the infrastructure/real assets sector (such as Stamp Duty Land Lax on leases, capital allowance reviews, and other country specific tax filing obligations)
• Oversight of UK corporation tax return process working with external tax advisors and the Wise Energy Finance team (including Group Payment Arrangement) across client Hold Cos and SPVs
• Oversight of UK VAT/ overseas tax filing requirements prepared either by Wise Energy Finance team or by external tax advisors depending on jurisdiction and provision of technical assistance as required
• Working with Wise Energy Finance and NEC Fund Management teams to implement optimal SPV tax structuring agreed upon at the time of asset acquisition
• Managing tax audits and reviews (between local tax authorities, tax advisors, legal and Wise Energy Finance team)
• Working with NEC Fund Management to manage tax risk matrix per fund
• Collaborating with, and directing, tax advisors and tax authorities as required
• Responsible for tax documentation storage in anticipation of future client due diligence requirements

There are ambitious growth and divestment targets over the next few years, creating a range of opportunities for high‑performing candidates to take on increased responsibility and broaden their involvement across transaction related activity.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• The ability to operate as a single contributor
  – this role engages with a wide spectrum of stakeholders (both internal and external) but operates as a single contributor and is not part of a larger team. The person needs to be comfortable in a small team environment engaging with larger groups and teams.
• Time management & prioritization skills
  - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical, although there will be prioritization, support and guidance from the NEC Fund Management team.
• Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) -you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well‑written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating…