Foreign Direct Investment Tax Director

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Why Join PwC Ireland?
At PwC Ireland, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to building trust in society and solving our clients’ most complex challenges. Here, diverse teams collaborate across sectors and geographies to deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference.
We invest in your growth through continuous learning, leadership development, and access to cutting-edge technology, empowering you to shape your career and impact the future of business and society.

About the Role

At PwC Ireland, we help some of the world’s most innovative and successful multinational companies navigate complex Irish and international tax challenges. As part of our market-leading Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Tax team, you'll work with global businesses across technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, consumer products and media, supporting investment and growth in Ireland.

Our FDI team is the largest dedicated international tax practice in Ireland, bringing together over 100 professionals who advise clients ranging from high-growth start-ups to many of the world's largest multinational groups.

As a Director, you will take ownership of key client relationships, provide strategic oversight across major engagements, identify and convert new business opportunities, and play a significant role in developing our people and shaping our market presence. You will work closely with Partners, senior client executives and colleagues across the PwC global network to deliver innovative solutions that address complex business and tax challenges. You will:

• Lead a portfolio of multinational FDI clients, serving as a trusted advisor to senior finance, tax and business leaders.
• Provide strategic oversight of complex Irish and international tax advisory and compliance engagements.
• Drive the development and expansion of client relationships, identifying opportunities to deliver additional value and win new work.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Tax and the wider PwC network to deliver integrated solutions to clients.
• Act as a recognised technical leader on international tax matters impacting multinational organisations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for more junior staff members and offer technical advice on complex queries.
• Develop and mentor managers, senior managers and emerging leaders, helping build a high-performing and inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the FDI practice, including market positioning, talent development and innovation initiatives.
• Champion digital transformation and emerging technologies to enhance client service delivery and operational excellence.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, risk management and professional excellence across all client engagements.

Who we are looking for

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience with significant exposure to multinational and international tax matters.
• AITI/CTA qualified (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic background.
• Deep technical expertise in Irish and international corporate tax matters affecting multinational groups.
• A proven track record of managing complex client relationships and leading large-scale engagements.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated success in developing business opportunities and driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• A passion for coaching and developing future leaders.
• The ability to think strategically, challenge conventional thinking and drive innovation.
• A collaborative leadership style that fosters inclusion, high performance and continuous learning.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Business Tax, Business Tax Returns, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Corporate Interest Restriction, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Document Management, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management {+ 54 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date