DWS CFO Operations Manager - Transfer Pricing - AVP

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Job Description: About DWS: Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment. We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’. As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career. This is your chance to invest in your future. Read more about DWS and who we are here. Team / division overview The DWS Transfer Pricing Operations team implements and controls intercompany transfer pricing transactions and provides reliable financial information for internal and external reporting. This role leads the revenue-focused Transfer Pricing Operations activities across finance feasibility assessment, implementation, fee calculation, booking, invoicing and settlement, month-end close, Management Review Process (MRP), Flash reporting, reconciliations and management reporting. The CFO Operations Manager is accountable for operational delivery, control execution, issue resolution, audit support, stakeholder coordination and the development of the team. The role also leads or supports change initiatives, including process standardization, automation, system deployment and remediation activities, ensuring that scope, milestones, dependencies, risks and outcomes are actively managed. Success in the role requires strong judgement, disciplined execution and the ability to translate complex transfer pricing requirements into sustainable, controlled and scalable operational processes. Your responsibilities As our CFO Operations Manager for Transfer Pricing: Your key responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of Transfer Pricing Operations, including finance feasibility review, implementation, fee calculation, booking, invoicing, settlement, reconciliations and close activities. Review the completeness, accuracy and reasonableness of transfer pricing calculations and accounting entries, and ensure that exceptions are investigated, resolved and documented within the control framework. Own the preparation and review of analysis, commentaries and investigations required for the Management Review Process (MRP), Flash reporting and other management reporting requirements. Monitor operational deadlines, capacity, dependencies and service risks; establish appropriate coverage and escalate issues early to protect delivery and financial reporting timelines. Lead stakeholder engagement across Transfer Pricing Governance, Tax, Finance, regional and business stakeholders, auditors, technology teams and other process partners, with clear ownership and follow-through on actions. Coordinate internal and external audit requests, process walkthroughs and evidence submissions, ensuring responses are complete, consistent, timely and supported by current process documentation. Lead and support projects relating to process improvement, automation, PaPM, SAP S/4HANA, controls, new transfer pricing event implementation and operating-model change. Apply disciplined project management by defining objectives, scope, deliverables, milestones, roles, dependencies and success measures; maintain action, risk and issue logs and provide concise status reporting to stakeholders. Drive implementation readiness and change adoption through requirements validation, impact assessment, testing coordination, process documentation, training, handover and post-implementation stabilization. Lead, coach and develop the team, strengthen succession and backup coverage, and promote collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and a strong control mindset. Your skills and experience Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or a related discipline, preferably with a strong accounting foundation. Relevant experience in transfer pricing operations, financial or management reporting, accounting operations, audit or financial services. Proven experience leading teams and managing operational delivery in a deadline-driven and controlled environment. Strong understanding of accounting, financial controls, reconciliations, exception management and the impact of intercompany transactions on legal-entity reporting. Demonstrated project management capability, including planning, requirements management, milestone tracking, risk and issue management, stakeholder reporting, testing coordination and implementation readiness. Strong analytical judgement, structured problem-solving and the ability to provide concise management insights and recommendations. Confident stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Tax, Governance, Technology, auditors and regional teams. Working knowledge of SAP and experience with finance systems, automation or transformation initiatives; exposure to SAP S/4HANA or PaPM is an advantage. Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgement to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs. Amenable to midshift schedule (2pm to 11pm) How we’ll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression What we’ll offer you: At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy, and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below: A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days. Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits. Access to best-in-class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities. If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.