Intercompany Funding & Recapitalisation Project Lead – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Intercompany Funding & Recapitalisation Project Lead – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

The Group’s intercompany loan arrangements are due to mature in October 2026 and require extension. This role will be responsible for delivering the successful refinancing and extension of these arrangements within the required timeframe.

The role will involve close coordination with Group Treasury, Tax, and regional finance teams, ensuring that intercompany funding structures remain local country compliant, tax-efficient, and aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives.

In parallel, the role will support broader recapitalisation and funding optimisation initiatives, including assessing the capital adequacy of statutory entities and addressing any solvency or thin capitalisation concerns.

This role is being offered on a 6-Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Intercompany Funding Extension

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the extension/refinancing of intercompany loan arrangements ahead of the October 2026 maturity date.

Coordinate with Group Treasury, Tax, and local finance teams to design and implement appropriate funding structures for each jurisdiction.

Ensure all arrangements are aligned with transfer pricing policies, tax requirements, and treasury strategies.

Oversee documentation, approvals, and execution of intercompany agreements.

Recapitalisation & Capital Structure Assessment

Assess the short- and long-term capital requirements of statutory entities across the Group.

Identify entities that are:

Unable to service debt

Thinly capitalised

Technically insolvent under local GAAP

Lead and execute recapitalisation projects, including:

Debt-to-equity conversions

Capital injections

Balance sheet restructuring

Tailor recapitalisation solutions to local regulatory, tax, and legal requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the central point of coordination between:

Group Finance

Treasury

Tax

Regional/local finance teams

Engage and influence senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.

Collaborate with external advisors (e.g., legal, tax, audit) where required.

Process Improvement & Governance

Review and enhance processes relating to:

Intercompany funding

Recapitalisation activities

Related accounting and reporting

Drive consistency, standardisation, and improved governance across jurisdictions.

Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trail for all funding and recapitalisation activities.

Accounting & Reporting

Oversee and validate accounting treatment of intercompany transactions and recapitalisation activities under both IFRS and local GAAP.

Work with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of entries.

Support audit processes and respond to queries related to funding structures.

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.

Strong background in:

Intercompany financing

Treasury / corporate finance

Group accounting and statutory reporting

Good understanding of:

Transfer pricing principles

Tax implications of funding structures

Local GAAP vs IFRS considerations

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior finance professionals.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver to tight deadlines.

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.