Transfer Pricing Analyst

Revised Job Specification - Transfer Pricing Analyst (India)

Role Overview

This role sits within the Group Tax function and is focused on supporting global Transfer Pricing (TP) compliance, with a primary responsibility for the preparation and management of Transfer Pricing Local File documentation.

The role will work closely with global tax, finance, and business stakeholders to collect, analyse, and translate financial and operational data into high-quality, audit-ready Local File documentation using a standardised template-driven approach.

Key Responsibilities

Transfer Pricing Documentation (Primary Focus)

• Lead the end-to-end preparation of Transfer Pricing Local Files across multiple jurisdictions using a standardised template approach
• Translate financial data, functional inputs, and intercompany arrangements into clear and technically robust TP documentation
• Ensure consistency with Group TP policy, OECD guidelines, and local requirements
• Maintain and update benchmarking references, comparables, and supporting data inputs (where applicable)
• Coordinate the annual Local File cycle, including timelines, stakeholder inputs, and quality reviews

Data Collection & Analysis

• Gather financial and operational data from finance teams and business stakeholders
• Analyse entity-level profitability, cost allocations, and intercompany transactions
• Perform variance analysis year-on-year to support TP narratives
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Local File data inputs

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key contact for Local File data requests across global entities
• Collaborate with regional finance teams, controllers, and tax teams to obtain required inputs
• Manage queries and follow-ups to ensure timely delivery

Process & Documentation Management

• Maintain and improve TP documentation templates and standard processes
• Support the implementation of a centralised TP documentation model (CoE approach)
• Track status of Local Files across jurisdictions and maintain documentation logs

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support responses to tax authority queries relating to Local Files
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned to group positions

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Transfer Pricing
• Ideally within a Big Four firm or multinational corporate environment
• Proven experience in:
• Drafting Transfer Pricing Local Files
• Working with template-driven TP documentation approaches
• Interpreting financial data and preparing functional analyses
• Strong understanding of:
• OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines
• Intercompany transaction types (services, royalties, distribution, etc.)
• Experience working with global / multi-jurisdictional TP documentation projects

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical capability with ability to work with large datasets
• Advanced Excel skills (financial analysis)
• Ability to translate data into structured narrative documentation

Key Competencies

• Strong written communication skills (critical for drafting Local Files)
• High attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to work independently in a centralised delivery model (CoE)
• Strong organisational and project management skills