Senior Transfer Pricing Manager
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Briefing – Senior Transfer Pricing Manager
a) Recruiting-Situation
Status: Newly created position with strategic importance within the global tax function.
Current status: 2 interviews conducted as no other suitable profiles - 20 internal applications on JD - no active sourcing.
Measures taken so far: Applications received so far were not suitable - technical focus was either too strong on transfer pricing or too little on tax.
Target profile: We are looking for an “Allzweckwaffe” - strong specialization in transfer pricing combined with broad tax knowledge. Ideal profile has industry experience and is a German tax advisor.
Recruiting challenge: Balance between operational and strategic depth in the area of transfer pricing as well as sound tax expertise with a tax consultant background.
- Previous reasons for rejection:
Candidates with too narrow a specialization (e.g. Big 4 managers with a pure focus on transfer pricing).
Lack of breadth in tax know-how.
b) Responsibilities
Responsibility for the development and implementation of the group-wide transfer pricing strategy, taking into account international tax requirements (OECD, BEPS, local laws).
Preparation of transfer pricing documentation for German companies and coordination of external consultants for international units.
Advising internal departments (including Finance, Legal, Business) on transfer pricing-related issues - in particular in the event of structural changes, M&A or new business models.
Preparing and supporting external tax audits, including communication with national and international tax authorities.
Active development and expansion of internal processes and structures in the area of transfer pricing - independent role without existing specialist structure.
Close cooperation with the Head of Tax as a professional sparring partner.
Participation in overarching tax projects and further development of the global tax strategy.
c) Professional qualifications and experience
- Must-have criteria:
At least 5 years of experience in transfer pricing, ideally in an international group or at a Big-4.
Very good knowledge of international tax regulations, OECD guidelines and BEPS framework.
Experience with transfer pricing documentation and analysis.
Ability to take responsibility for strategic and operational work in the area of transfer pricing.
Language skills: German C2, English at least C1 (for documentation and internal communication).
- Soft skills and personality:
High degree of personal responsibility and independence - no existing specialist in the company.
Strong accountability, assertiveness and ability to work in a team.
Ability to proactively develop topics, shape them yourself and act as a sparring partner for the business.
- Nice-to-have:
Tax advisor exam (strong quality feature).
Industry background in a tax department.
Experience with cross-company, strategic tax projects.
d) Clear exclusion criteria
No experience in transfer pricing without an overall understanding of tax.
No consulting focus without operational in-house experience.
e) General conditions
Location: Hamburg - HafenCity
Contract model: Permanent position
Working model: Hybrid, presence in the office is mandatory on Thursdays, other days flexible
Team structure: Overall team consists of 11 people, divided into two sub-teams, each with a team lead (6 + 5 people)
f) Interview-Process
Interview structure:
Online interview: 45 minutes with Anna Rudenko (HR) and Christoph Bayer (Head of Tax) - Focus on motivation, cultural fit and initial professional classification
Onsite interview: 1.5 hours - Conversation with max. three team members - Focus on team fit
g) Company information
- Attractiveness:
Globally active company with a lot of creative freedom.
High level of personal responsibility and visibility within the organization.
Opportunity to play a central role in the global tax strategy.
- Onboarding:
Induction by Christoph Bayer, structured onboarding is available, but a lot of personal initiative is expected.
- Department
- Finance
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Berlin (Jomigo)
Senior Transfer Pricing Manager
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