Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Transfer Pricing professional for a 6-month contract role, who enjoys working at the intersection of data, finance and tax. This role will play a key part in managing intercompany pricing mechanisms, supporting audit readiness, and driving consistency with global TP policies while collaborating across finance, tax and business teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintain and review product line master data relevant for transfer pricing.
• Calculate and execute intercompany service charges (global functions, shared R&D, field services, etc.), including mark-ups, validations, and invoicing as per TP policy.
• Administer periodic TP adjustments/true-ups (TPAP), ensuring accurate data inputs, calculations, and communication of outcomes to stakeholders.
• Support annual budget, forecast, and strategic planning cycles by modelling service charges and TP adjustments; contribute to key tax/finance assessments (e.g., DTA, impairment).
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of intercompany charges and TP adjustments in financial systems
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to TP entries and reconciliations
• Review financial reporting of TP adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure audit readiness, maintain robust documentation and support internal/external audits, tax reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and data quality across TP activities.
• Support ad-hoc modelling and assist in updating TP policies and intercompany charging frameworks.

• Qualified accountant with a bachelor’s degree; having 3+ years of relevant experience in transfer pricing, finance, or similar roles.
• Strong financial modelling skills with experience in profitability and income statement analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/reporting tools (SAP, Oracle EPM, etc.); exposure to TP tools (e.g., Aibidia, Longview, ARKK) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing concepts, or a strong interest in developing expertise in TP and taxation.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, SUMIFS); familiarity with data handling (CSV files) is beneficial.
• Experience in a multinational environment, preferably manufacturing/engineering; exposure to audits and internal controls.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Clear communicator with a high standard of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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