Senior Transfer Pricing Manager

Senior Transfer Pricing Manager

Responsible to:

Group Head of Direct Tax

Department:

Group Finance

Location:

JD Sports Fashion PLC, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional to join a fast-paced global FTSE 100 Plc and one of the largest in-house Tax Teams in the North (11 at Head Office, 3 in Spain and 10 in the US).

• We are looking to recruit a Senior Transfer Pricing Manager to join the Group Tax Team.
• Reporting to the Group Head of Direct Tax, the role will be responsible for leading the global transfer pricing compliance for the Group including policy development, preparation of documentation and contributing to all transfer pricing aspects of global tax audits.
• We are looking for an individual who has extensive Transfer Pricing experience, ideally (but not essential) in Retail, who currently works in practice or in-house.
• As part of the role you will engage with various stakeholders including the Group Tax Team, local Reporting Teams, local Commercial Finance Teams, in-house Legal Teams, tax authorities, the Group’s auditors and the Group Finance Director.
• You will need to work autonomously as a subject matter expert and be able to articulate technical areas in a concise and coherent manner.

What does the job involve?

• Lead the global transfer pricing compliance for the Group. This will involve developing the global transfer pricing operating model, developing polices, preparing the required documentation and contributing to all transfer pricing aspects of the Group’s global tax audits.
• Lead the Group’s compliance for Country by Country Reporting and the various associated filing requirements in all territories.
• Liaise with the Group’s auditors in respect of all transfer pricing aspects, including any IFRIC 23 implications, as part of the annual audit
• Provide clear direction to relevant stakeholders on the pertinent aspects of the Group’s transfer pricing strategy and policy.
• Liaise with the in-house Legal Team to ensure all inter-company agreements are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Liaise with the Global Mobility Team to assess potential permanent establishment risks resulting from changes in the operating model.

What You'll Bring

• ACA, CTA or equivalent qualification, with more than 3+ years of post qualified experience.
• Knowledge and experience of the practical application of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills alongside a concise verbal and written communication style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level).
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage, coach and develop more junior members of the Tax Team.

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 90,000 colleagues over 4,500 stores across several retail fascia's in over 36 countries around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

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