Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
General Tax Consulting
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
The PwC R&D incentives group is a leading provider of R&D Incentive services to Pharmaceutical and engineering companies in Ireland. Our team provides consultancy services to large multinational and indigenous Irish companies in assisting them with their R&D Incentive programs, such as R&D tax credit and grant claims. The R&D tax credit and RD&I grants play a critical role in attracting and funding high-value investment in Ireland and driving Irish innovation jobs in the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences (PLS) sector .
Our R&D team work s with PLS and engineering clients to assist them with the preparation and submission of their R&D tax credit claims to Irish Revenue , grant submissions to the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Enterprise Ireland (EI) . The work that we undertake with clients can include the following:
The role will involve assisting the team to deliver the client work programs based on the above, developing key client relationships, mentoring more junior members of the group, developing business skills in a competitive environment, delivering value for clients as well as developing a market profile as a subject matter expert in R&D incentives.
What does this role offer?
As an R&D Incentives Manager you'll work as part of a dynamic and exciting team that comprises 16 people with a broad range of diverse professionals ranging from mechanical engineers to scientists to tax and accounting professionals.
You'll work on complex and challenging assignments and gain experience working with leading edge innovative clients - from the largest multinational organisations to Irish start-ups working on cutting edge research and development.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing a Diverse Client Portfolio:
Take ownership of a challenging and varied portfolio of PLS and engineering clients, acting as the primary point of contact for all client matters. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of R&D Incentive programs, ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction.
- Client Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with client scientists, engineers, and key stakeholders. Proactively identify client needs, provide strategic advice, and ensure clients are kept informed of relevant developments in R&D incentives.
- Billing and Financial Oversight:
Take responsibility for managing billing schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. Track and report on financial performance of your client book, identifying opportunities for efficiency and growth.
Team Leadership and Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, ensuring effective delegation and inclusion in client engagements. Foster a collaborative team environment and support the professional growth of team members through coaching and feedback.
- Business Development and Growth:
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities within your portfolio. Contribute to the development and enhancement of service offerings, supporting the overall growth strategy of the R&D Incentives group.
Champion the adoption and implementation of digital tools and processes within the team. Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, data quality, and client value through technology-enabled solutions.
- Data Analysis and Insights:
Oversee the modelling and analysis of client data, ensuring the development of insightful dashboards and reports that provide clients with clear, actionable information on the financial aspects of their R&D incentives.
- Continuous Professional Development:
Take responsibility for your own career progression, seeking out opportunities for learning and development. Actively participate in PwC’s flexible working arrangements and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
About you – Key Competencies & Experience:
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland
W e believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC . ( https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html ).
Being appreciated for being you
Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color , national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status . We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge . ( https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/ )
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie .
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.
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, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Strategic Questioning, Tax Credit, Taxes {+ 9 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
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