TPCG Controller - Director

TPCG Controller - Director
JR044472

GLASGOW

This role sits within the Transfer Pricing Control Group (TPCG) and plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and governance of the firm's global transfer pricing processes. You will support the oversight of complex, high risk tax and finance activities, working closely with Tax, Legal Entity Controllers, Business Unit Controllers and Technology across different regions. The role offers broad exposure to the firm's legal entities, businesses and global operating model, and is well suited to someone looking to build strong technical foundations, develop stakeholder management skills, and contribute towards ongoing automation and transformation initiatives.

This is a Director level position within our Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting Job Family which is responsible for the accuracy and control of the Firm’s books and records to produce the consolidated firm, segment and legal entities financial statements, including development, management and oversight of financial accounting & reporting systems as well as database management, including capital and liquidity reporting and external reporting functions.

In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

We offer:

The opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top tier Financial Institutions and gain a first-hand insight into our business
Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training program
Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
A supportive and vibrant diverse environment; we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster our work environment and culture
A balance between personal and professional lifestyles, including flexible working opportunities such as work from home arrangements
High specification office space with leading technologies, collaborative working spaces and wellbeing facilities including an onsite fitness suite

What will you be doing?

Transfer Pricing Oversight & Reporting

Oversee the production and review of transfer pricing outputs at entity and business level, ensuring accuracy, completeness and consistency
Review and interpret complex financial data, metrics and dashboards to support management needs
Own key elements of the transfer pricing control framework, including governance documentation, control design and issue remediation
Prepare due diligence decks and review with key stakeholders

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

Trusted partner to Tax, Legal Entity Control, Business Unit Controllers and Technology leadership
Provide senior-level challenge, insight and advice on transfer pricing outcomes, risk and governance matters
Represent TPCG in cross-functional forums, projects and governance discussions

Risk & Control

Drive enhancements to controls and governance in response to business or regulatory changes, or identified weaknesses
Partner with stakeholders to ensure issues are clearly articulated, escalated and tracked to resolution

Process Improvement & Change

Lead initiatives focused on automation, digital tooling and standardization, including the use of Tableau, Alteryx and other analytics tools to create meaningful reporting to support validation of transfer pricing outputs
Partner with stakeholders to shape system enhancements and long term reporting solutions
Reduce manual effort and complexity while strengthening control and transparency

Leadership & Team Development

Provide direction, coaching and technical guidance to team members
Review key deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high performing team culture

What we're looking for:

Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and exercise sound judgement
Strong risk and control mindset, with experience of designing, assessing or operating control frameworks
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear messages and working with stakeholders across regions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Alteryx; experience with other tools like Power BI is a plus
Financial services and/or product knowledge
Tax/ and or accounting experience
Hold a CA/ACA/ACCA qualification

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.