KPMG UK
Transfer Pricing Manager (Compliance and Transformation)
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Tax Manager – Transfer Pricing (Compliance and Transformation)
Base Location: Birmingham or Manchester
Why Join KPMG as a Transfer Pricing Manager?
Transfer Pricing is a rapidly expanding field within International Tax, and at KPMG, we lead this growth. Our dedicated Transfer Pricing team helps multinational groups navigate global transfer pricing compliance, including:
- Preparation of master files, local files, transfer pricing (TP) returns, and benchmarking analyses
- Use of market-leading technology, structured processes, and a team of UK-based TP compliance specialists
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-growth investments in people and services. If you’re passionate about transfer pricing and eager to build specialist compliance expertise, this exciting career path at KPMG awaits you.
What You Will Be Doing
Leading global transfer pricing compliance projects, including:
- Preparing and reviewing transfer pricing local files, master files, and TP returns across multiple jurisdictions for diverse clients
- Developing and maintaining client relationships for global compliance projects
- Managing project execution, from scoping to delivery
- Conducting functional interviews with clients to analyse and drive pricing strategies
- Identifying key industry features influencing transaction pricing and documenting trends
- Preparing and reviewing benchmarking analyses using TNMM (Transactional Net Margin Method) and CUP (Comparable Uncontrolled Price)
- Documenting transfer pricing policies for clients
- Implementing and leveraging KPMG’s transfer pricing technology for local file preparation and review
- Assisting clients with tax authority enquiries and litigation support
- Coordinating with global tax, indirect tax, and transformation teams for strategic solutions
- Coaching junior team members and mentoring technical growth
- Driving process improvements and shaping compliance strategies within the TP team
- Leading or contributing to business development initiatives, including scoping proposals, preparing quotes, and pitching to clients
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What You Will Need
Qualifications and Experience
- A professional qualification such as CTA, CA, ACA, or ACCA or a Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in economics, finance, law, accounting, or equivalent
- At least 5 years of transfer pricing experience, ideally including:
- Preparation/ review of transfer pricing documentation and local files
- Conducting/ participating in functional interviews
- Preparing/reviewing functional analyses and benchmarking
- Supporting tax authority enquiries
- Project management
Skills
- Strong project management/co-ordination skills, with experience in:
- Global tax/accounting compliance outsourcing or similar programmes
- Process design and implementation
- Change management and stakeholder engagement
- Sound judgement with risk awareness, including knowing when to escalate issues
- High-level analytical and commercial acumen for resolving technical and advisory challenges
- Drive, positivity, and enthusiasm with a results-focused attitude
- Commercial awareness and a willingness to develop technical specialisation
- Keen interest in transfer pricing compliance obligations, including ongoing training
- Ethical awareness in client service environments
- Strong relationship management, with strong UK and international client engagement
- Clear communication and project management skills
- Technical understanding of compliance technology (desirable)
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Our Locations and Flexibility
- Core hubs for the team: London, Birmingham, Manchester
- Additional network of 20+ UK offices (more info)
- Flexible working options (office/remote, part-time, flexible hours) available on request
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