Transfer Pricing Manager

Macmillan Educación, S.A. de C.V.; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature is seeking a Manager Transfer Pricing focused on the Education segment in Berlin. You will lead TP matters across jurisdictions, shaping policies and advising senior stakeholders within Education and central functions.

You will report to the Global Head of Transfer Pricing, collaborating group-wide to enhance processes and governance in a hybrid Berlin role. Strong analytics and project leadership are essential in this international environment, with English required and German

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance or related field.
• Demonstrable years of transfer pricing experience in a multinational or advisory environment.
• Strong expertise in OECD transfer pricing principles and international tax frameworks.
• Experience with digital/IP-based or platform-driven business models is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and interact with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in handling tax audits and working with external advisors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a pragmatic mindset.
• Strong communication skills in an international environment.
• Fluent in English; German is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of transfer pricing matters for the Education segment, aligning with the group’s global TP framework.
• Design, implement and enhance transfer pricing policies and structures for digital and platform-based models.
• Lead TP documentation preparation, review and optimization in line with regulations.
• Advise business units, Finance and senior management on intercompany arrangements and TP implications.
• Manage intercompany transactions with knowledge of tax rules and accounting principles.
• Coordinate TP audits and interact with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Monitor international TP developments and translate changes into actionable recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional projects including business model changes and digital initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members to build a high-performing TP function.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

English fluent

Education

University degree in Economics or Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

TP tools

Job description

Role: Transfer Pricing Manager

Location: Berlin - Hybrid, Permanent

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are pioneers in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind.

About the Role

Are you an experienced transfer pricing professional ready to take ownership in a dynamic, international environment?

As a Manager Transfer Pricing with a focus on the Education segment, you will play a key role in shaping and steering transfer pricing matters for a fast-evolving and highly digitalized business area. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure robust compliance across jurisdictions, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders within the Education business and central functions.

In this position, you will report directly to the Global Head of Transfer Pricing and closely collaborate on strategic topics at group level.

In addition, you will support team members and contribute to the continuous enhancement of processes and governance structures.

This is a hybrid role based in Berlin. These locations support effective collaboration with the team and aligns with business needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Take ownership of transfer pricing matters relating to the Education segment, leveraging strong financial acumenand business insightsto ensure alignment with the group’s global TP framework
• Design, implement and continuously enhance transfer pricing policies and structures, applying process optimization, tech savvy, including for digital and platform-based business models
• Lead the preparation, review and optimization of transfer pricing documentation, applying process optimization and utilizing deep knowledge of tax and transfer pricing regulations(OECD guidelines and local requirements)
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units, Finance and senior management—particularly within the Education segment—by combining business insights, financial acumen, and resourcefulnessto guide intercompany arrangements and transfer pricing implications
• Manage complex intercompany transactions using strong knowledge of tax transfer pricing regulations, and understanding of accounting principles, ensuring consistency with the segment’s operating model
• Drive and coordinate transfer pricing audits, applying resourcefulnessand expertise in tax transfer pricing regulations when interacting with tax authorities and external advisors
• Monitor international TP developments with a high level of business insightsand knowledge of tax transfer pricing regulations, translating regulatory changes into actionable recommendations for the Education business
• Lead cross-functional projects (e.g. business model changes, digitalization initiatives, implementation of new TP policies), leveraging process optimization, tech savvy, and resource planningcapabilities
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering resourcefulness, strengthening financial acumen, tech savvy and contributing to building a high-performing TP function

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• University degree in Economics, Finance or a related field
• Demonstrable years of relevant transfer pricing experience, ideally within a multinational group or advisory environment
• Strong expertise in OECD transfer pricing principles and international tax frameworks
• Experience with digital, IP-based or platform-driven business models is an advantageProven ability to manage complex projects and interact with senior stakeholders
• Experience in handling tax audits and working with external advisors
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with a pragmatic mindset
• Strong communication skills and confidence in an international environment
• Fluent in English; German is highly desirable
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with SAP and data/TP tools is an advantage

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