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This isn’t a tidy transformation where everything’s already been decided.

This is a live carve-out of a specialist division from a large business - and they need someone who can step in, shape the plan, and deliver it.


*The model isn’t finalised.
*The detail isn’t fully worked through.
*There are regulatory layers, tax complexities, and operational unknowns.

That’s exactly why this role exists.

You’ll work directly with the FD, Financial Controller, and Head of Design to take this from a concept to a fully functioning standalone entity inside five months.

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*You’ll own the carve-out end to end - from figuring it out through to making it work.
*Leading the setup of a new legal entity, including Companies House and HMRC requirements
*Working with divisional leaders to unpick how the business operates today and define what needs to change
*Ensuring ongoing financial and regulatory compliance from day one
*Managing and coordinating external advisors (tax, legal, payroll)

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*Migrated from the parent
*Built from scratch

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*Management accounts
*Financial reporting
*Controls and processes
*Supporting initial budgeting and cost base setup
*Managing high volumes of intercompany transactions with the parent business

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*VAT group implications
*CIS
*Payroll taxes
*Forward planning around RDEC

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*Systems / ERP
*Payroll and employee transition (including TUPE considerations)
*Banking and treasury

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*Commercial (contracts and tenders)
*Health & Safety
*HR, IT, Legal

The end goal is clear - a fully operational, compliant standalone business ready to run.

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*Experience delivering carve-outs, demergers, or complex separations
*Exposure to M&A, due diligence, and business integrations or exits
*Strong understanding of tax, VAT, and group structures in practice
*Comfortable in regulated, technical environments
*Able to hold their own with senior stakeholders and advisors
*Hands-on and able to work through ambiguity without waiting for direction

This is a 5 month fixed term contract, with a salary of up to £75,000. If you like roles where you can actually build something and see it through, this is one of those.

If you’ve delivered carve-outs before and are looking for something hands-on and high-impact, this will be right up your street.