Director, Transfer Pricing

Finastra; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company located in London is seeking a seasoned professional to develop and implement transfer pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience and strong qualifications including CPA or Chartered Tax Advisor. This role involves significant stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive complex transformations in the organization, supported by a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited vacation and wellness support.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid work arrangements

Medical, life & disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Global recognition program

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of extensive experience leading transfer pricing programs.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and global transfer pricing.
• Ability to think broadly about tax, economics, and commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision and strategy for transfer pricing.
• Drive worldwide strategic transfer pricing initiatives.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Oral presentation skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

CPA/Chartered Accountant

Chartered Tax Advisor

Qualified tax lawyer

Job description

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Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Your deliverables will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Develop vision, strategy, and structure of how the group manages its transfer pricing in the current and rapidly changing commercial and economic environment - including strategies around APAs.
2. Proactively establish and drive worldwide strategic transfer pricing initiatives across jurisdictions, specifically transforming legacy transfer pricing policies to mitigate risk and improve tax efficiencies to yield optimized and sustainable tax positions. This includes supporting legal entity rationalization and other cross-border activities.
3. Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding of key risks and strategies for their resolution. This includes Accounting, Company, Controllership, Finance Managers, Procurement, Treasury, and other members of the Global Tax team.
4. Develop strategies on transfer pricing disputes and litigations across the world, ensuring risks are appropriately managed and communicated.
5. Keep abreast of global changes to transfer pricing, assess impacts or benefits, and develop mitigation and action plans for the company.
6. Represent the group on transfer pricing matters and influence decisions in negotiations with government bodies and tax authorities globally.

Required Experience:

• CPA/Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Advisor, or qualified tax lawyer
• Extensive (10-15 years) experience leading transfer pricing programs for multinational organizations
• Strong knowledge and understanding of domestic and global transfer pricing
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive complex transformations involving cross-functional teams
• Strong writing, analytical, and oral presentation skills, including creativity in presentation materials
• Ability to think broadly about worldwide tax, economics, commercial, and the wider business environment in developing strategic solutions
• Leads by example by striving to innovate, introducing best practices, and championing documentation standards to achieve optimal transfer pricing standards

Additional Benefits:

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide, including:

• Flexibility: Unlimited vacation (based on location and business needs), hybrid work arrangements, paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Confidential therapy, personalized coaching, and emotional support groups.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plans, and lifestyle benefits.
• ESG: Paid volunteering time and donation matching.
• DEI: Participation in various diversity, equity, and inclusion groups.
• Career Development: Online learning and courses via our Skills & Career Navigator.
• Recognition: Participation in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates.

*Benefits may vary by location.

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