Full-Time

Corporate Tax Director

Unity Advisory

Unity Advisory

51-200 employees

AI-driven CFO advisory for mid-market

No salary listed

Manchester, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid role based in Manchester.

Category
Accounting (1)

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Requirements
  • ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with at least 10 years of corporate tax experience, including experience at leading accountancy firms.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of United Kingdom and international tax regimes, statutes, and emerging trends.
  • Have experience with tax technology platforms and data-driven tax solutions.
  • Have a track record of successful business development and client relationship management.
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for navigating complex client scenarios and developing tax-efficient outcomes.
  • Be able to simplify complex tax matters for non-experts and influence at the executive level.
  • Have a proactive and collaborative leadership approach and the ability to inspire and develop high-performing client service teams.
  • Be composed, commercial, and ethical, delivering results under deadline pressure while maintaining integrity.
  • Have experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and deliver strategic corporate tax advisory services to clients, focusing on complex tax planning, structuring advice, and optimization strategies.
  • Provide expert guidance on tax-efficient business structures, cross-border transactions, and mergers and acquisitions tax implications.
  • Develop and implement technology-enabled tax advisory solutions to enhance analytical capabilities, scenario modeling, and strategic decision-making.
  • Drive business growth through targeted client development activities, thought leadership, and building trusted advisor relationships.
  • Interpret and navigate complex tax legislation, identify planning opportunities, and advise clients on strategic tax positions.
  • Design and implement robust tax governance frameworks to optimize tax positions while managing compliance and reputational risks.
  • Coordinate with clients' tax compliance teams and other advisors to align tax strategy and execution.
  • Lead multidisciplinary advisory teams and foster innovation and excellence in tax consulting services.
  • Deliver high-impact tax insights and recommendations to C-suite executives to enable strategic business decisions.
  • Create thought leadership content on emerging tax matters to position Unity Advisory as an authority in corporate tax advisory.
  • Identify emerging market trends and develop innovative tax advisory service offerings to address evolving client needs.

Unity Advisory is a London-based advisory firm focusing on non-audit CFO services, including Finance, Deals & Value Capture, and Tax Matters. It uses an AI-first delivery model embedded in its operations to improve efficiency and offers flexible, outcomes-based fees. It differentiates itself by being audit-free, privately backed, and led by former Big Four leaders, serving upper mid-market and private-equity-backed companies. Its goal is to be a trusted, conflict-free adviser that helps CFOs drive finance transformation, execute deals, and optimize tax.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

2025

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Unity reached 100 employees by April 2026, showing rapid buildout and hiring traction.
  • Marc Lien became chief AI officer in April 2026, reinforcing the AI-native operating model.
  • Demand from PE-backed mid-market clients is the core growth lane and matches current expansion.

What critics are saying

  • PwC threatened Unity in February 2026 over partner hiring, raising legal distraction risk.
  • Client acquisition against Big Four incumbents remains unproven beyond founder pedigree.
  • If growth stalls before fee scale, Warburg Pincus control could force a strategic sale.

What makes Unity Advisory unique

  • Warburg Pincus funded Unity with up to $300 million for a conflict-free CFO advisory model.
  • Marissa Thomas and Steve Varley bring PwC and EY leadership credibility into launch.
  • AI-first delivery and no audit remove Big Four conflicts and legacy overhead.

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