Group Transfer Pricing and Technology Analyst

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime paid

Flexi leave when needed

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a transfer pricing professional to join an international team of 15, focusing on pricing of intra-group transactions, coordinating with the business and tax authorities, and maintaining TP databases.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern with on-site 2-3 days per week, a company bonus up to £2,500, a strong pension, and opportunities to develop skills in data analysis, reporting, and cross-border projects across Europe.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification required or highly regarded.
• Transfer pricing experience or degree in economics useful; training can be provided.
• Ability to track multiple tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Strong Excel skills with experience handling large data sets.
• Experience presenting data to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication across different parts of the business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enquiries on intra‑group pricing from the business and tax authorities.
• Maintain and update transfer pricing databases and create dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvements to internal processes and controls.
• Collaborate with accounting and systems teams to track intercompany pricing.
• Support annual reporting and maintenance of defence files.
• Provide training and develop pricing models for others.
• Assist tax with business changes and new transactions; work with legal on intra‑group agreements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Data presentation

Stakeholder communication

Multi-task coordination

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Transfer pricing sits at the intersection of finance, economics, and international business. This role gives you the chance to build a rare skill set while contributing to strategic decisions that shape how our global business operates. If you are analytical, eager to learn and excited by the idea of working in a global environment, we’d love to hear from you. Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity: You will be part of an international team of 15, managing MBDA’s tax requirements. The team meets regularly across Europe, some travel will be required.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Reporting to the Group Head of Transfer Pricing, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating enquiries and requests on the pricing of intra-group transactions, from inside the business and from the tax authorities, assisting in areas which can help progress these actions.
• Maintain and update transfer pricing databases and tools, creating dashboards to facilitate internal monitoring and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvements to internal processes and control.
• Working with accounting and systems teams to develop the means to track and report our intercompany pricing, and impact on accounts.
• To support the annual reporting and maintenance of defence files.
• Providing training and support on calculating prices to the broader finance community.
• Creating training materials and developing models others can use to set prices.
• Supporting the wider tax team with business change, new transactions and working with legal on the implementation of intra-group legal agreements.

What we're looking for from you:

• Understanding of accounting and financial information, having demonstrated an achievement of a financial qualification ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in transfer pricing or degree in economics will be useful, but training can be provided.
• Ability to track and coordinate multiple tasks and deal with varying and unexpected asks from the business.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence with excel and ability to deal with large data.
• Awareness of Alteryx, power BI or other data consolidating and presenting tools.
• Experience of presenting data to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate difficult concepts clearly.
• To work with people across various parts of business in developing systems and solutions.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.