
Senior Manager- Equity Tax at Unity Advisory (United Kingdom)
Unity Advisory· United Kingdom·
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About Unity Advisory
Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI built into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions.
The Role
We're hiring a Senior Manager for our Equity Reward Tax team. You'll draw on Deals experience to advise private (including PE-backed) and listed companies on employee share plans and equity incentives — EMI, CSOP, growth shares, MIPs and listed plan structures — working directly with CFOs, HR, legal and investor stakeholders across the deal lifecycle. Responsibilites
- Lead strategic client engagements involving equity incentive design, implementation, and governance for private (including PE-backed) and listed companies.
- Advise on EMI, CSOP, growth shares, MIPs, RSUs, LTIPs, option plans, and hybrid structures, with a deep understanding of tax, legal, and accounting implications.
- Deliver commercially grounded advice aligned with corporate transactions (e.g., investment rounds, exits, IPOs) and ongoing employee/shareholder alignment.
- Work closely with tax, legal, corporate finance, and valuation teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
- Drive scalable delivery by implementing AI-enabled tools across modelling, documentation, and communications.
- Lead business development across key accounts and industry sectors, identifying cross-service opportunities and building long-term client relationships.
- Develop and mentor team members, build succession pipelines, and foster technical excellence across the equity and reward specialism.
- Contribute to new proposition development in response to evolving market, regulatory, and investor needs.
Qualifications
- A professional qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, solicitor) is preferred.
- Significant experience (typically 8+ years) advising on UK equity incentives, ideally with exposure to both private and listed companies in a Deals environment.
- Deep understanding of equity design, implementation, tax treatment, and exit scenarios, including specific experience in private equity-backed structures.
- Proven leadership of complex, multi-disciplinary advisory projects with CFO, RemCo, or investor engagement.
- Experience using AI and automation in modelling, reporting, or documentation is advantageous.
- Commercial acumen and proven ability to grow accounts and originate new opportunities.
- Strong people leadership and team development capability.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be working on cutting-edge projects and encouraged to deploy the latest analytical tools and approaches.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES
Why work at Unity Advisory
- Culture: Described as “Straightforward, Intentionally Commercial, Open, Experimental, and Team‑First.” The firm is designed for high performers who value impact over politics.
- Work Style: Flat teams with high autonomy; every employee owns delivery for client outcomes. Remote/hybrid policy not specified, but roles appear to be UK‑based with some global presence.
- Perks & Environment: Modern tools, strong leadership support, and the chance to shape a fast‑growing firm from an early stage. Emphasis on “the right tools, culture, capital, and leadership to enable people to do their best work.”
- Engineering Culture: Technical roles (Data Engineer, Solution Architect) are embedded in a firm that treats AI as a core capability, offering engineers exposure to real‑world finance transformation.