Transfer Pricing Operation Manager Europe/AMEA

As a Transfer Pricing Operation Manager, you will lead the end-to-end TPO activities for the assigned entities/territories and ensure TP are determined in line with the TP policy of the group: 

• Determine TPs, monitor and adjust the profit level of the key Syngenta Group entities/territories and ensure that profit level is in line with the TP policy of the group
• Closely collaborate with Tax and Customs experts as well as the local finance leaders to ensure compliance with TP policy and an optimal overall (cross-functional) set up
• Gain a deep understanding of the key (profit) drivers by unit
• Gain a deep understanding of the Syngenta (tax) processes and strategies
• Agree intercompany gross margins, true-up/true-downs and TP corrections
• Inform proactively Group Tax and Corporate Finance about major findings
• Manage TP setting process on product level

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

• Ensure accurate profits in the entities of your region and proactively communicate findings to key stakeholders:
  • Monitor the profit of your entities and, if needed, initiate actions to correct the profitability:
    • Validate and review function and risk profiles of the units
    • Build up good knowledge of the key figures (IFRS and local GAAP) of the units in your scope
    • Execute and supervise pro-active TP corrections during the year
    • Train key stakeholders in the units
  • Partner with key stakeholders in the units, the finance centers and the wider Tax department
  • Supervise and train TP related activities of TPO Analyst
  • Inform Group Tax and Group Tax reporting about the operating income split by legal entity 
• Support the Global Hub manager with the implementation of the IP and Hubbing principles
• Prepare the annual update of the local TP documentation of your entities
• Perform benchmark studies and financial updates
• Support Group Tax, Group Tax Reporting and the Global Hub Manager in further tax optimizations, tax audits and analysis
• Drive the implementation of new Transfer Price concepts
• Manage the TP setting on product level by managing the hub and calculation rules of your units
• Support M&A integration activities from a TP perspective
• Support the the continuous improvement and maintenance of the Syngenta TP Tool software:
  • Identify potential improvements to the TP tool software
  • Coordinate with the IT support and Head of TPO to have the changes implemented
  • Coordinate the testing of the changes
  • Inform and train users of the TP tool

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. 

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Finance degree (BSc/MSc), Tax or Accounting degree is an added bonus
• 5+ relevant years of experience in Financial accounting background
• Good understanding of IFRS and the differences between IFRS and local GAAP and tax returns 
• Fluency in English
• Practical experience in analysis of financial data
• Practical experience in implementing concepts and changes
• Excellent communication and motivation skills with all levels and disciplines within Syngenta’s international environment especially with the Finance contacts in the various legal entities
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and deliver under high time pressure
• Self-motivated and pro-active attitude
• Strong networking skills

Our efforts to become a really good place to work

• Dynamic and international environment
• Long-term opportunities
• High quality office environment
• Possibility of working from home 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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