Director, Tax Advisory (Life Sciences) | Corporate Finance in London

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

The European Tax Advisory practice at FTI Consulting provides corporate tax advisory services to multi‑national businesses ranging from tax transaction support to best practice process implementation and structuring. Our tax advisory services are expert led, client centric and focused on mitigating tax‑risk and minimising cost. Our Senior Management Team are leaders in their fields, qualified in accounting, tax, law and surveying. The team also includes economists, valuation & technology experts.

FTI has a leading specialist Life Science tax capability and the role sits primarily within this team but will also support work on innovation incentives (R&D and Patent Box across all sectors). With over 100 recurring clients, the Life Sciences team is the largest specialist tax team serving this sector in the country. Our team is also very active in tax policy and has had a significant influence over recent years on developments relevant to companies operating in Life Sciences.

We are currently seeking tax managers to join our successful and growing London‑based tax team on a full or part time basis. The role will be focussed on compliance and reporting, preparation of R&D claims and a range of tax advisory services for clients with high growth potential.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Experience in corporate tax compliance, including tax reporting & either international or middle market advisory.
• Ambitious and pro‑active.
• Highly organised and structured, with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, builds good professional and personal relationships with client teams at all levels and across the firm.
• Good commercial grounding and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Keen to work in the sector.

Basic Qualifications

• ACA, CTA or equivalent qualified with a good level of PQE with experience in managing and leading client portfolios.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a large tax consultancy firm.
• Experience with R&D tax credits.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. Our goal is to support the well‑being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.