Group Transfer Pricing Manager

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Transfer Pricing Manager responsible for supporting the Group Transfer Pricing function, working closely with a hybrid team across multiple jurisdictions.

Mott MacDonald’s transfer pricing team develops, implements and maintains global intercompany transfer pricing arrangements and policies; collects and analyses transfer pricing and financial data and information; prepares or assists with transfer pricing requirements in over 50 tax jurisdictions; as well as manages and works closely with third-party advisers located across the world.

This role involves managing transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance, as well as overseeing complex projects and audits. The Group Transfer Pricing Manager will be a part of a global tax team, and collaborate and integrate with internal teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on your specific expertise, your responsibilities will include various aspects of: 

• Manage, implement and maintain group transfer pricing policies
• Oversee global transfer pricing compliance, engaging with Finance/Tax teams and/or local third-party consultants, ensuring timely and accurate preparation in line with OECD and local requirements
• Undertake data gathering and analysis to present transfer pricing-related information to local tax authorities, including significant collaboration with Finance, Tax, and other business functions
• Work with external advisors and local consultants to support ongoing assessments and transfer pricing compliance 
• Partner with business units to proactively identify transfer pricing risks and opportunities
• Assist and own global and local technical transfer pricing projects
• Identify improvement activities in relation to the performance of the Group Transfer Pricing team as well as wider Group Tax function
• Liaise with key contacts in local and overseas Finance teams to build efficient communication channels and networks that guarantee swift identification of potential transfer pricing issues 

About You 

 The ideal candidate will have strong transfer pricing experience and be confident in pro-actively communicating with various members of the wider Tax and Finance teams, and other internal and external stakeholders. Other requirements include:

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and work well with people at all levels of seniority
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and dynamic corporate environment with often ambiguous and rapidly changing priorities
• A team player with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Project planning and management skills
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with data processing and AI tools preferred (e.g. Alteryx)
• Ability to extract, analyse, and review qualitative and quantitative data and information with the ability to present results of the analyses to senior stakeholders

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees. If you are interested in this role, please apply! 

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