Dir, P3, Corporate Controllers, Reporting & Accounting : Job Level - Director
Morgan Stanley • Glasgow, United Kingdom • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Oct 16, 2026
TPCG Controller - Director Team Profile: 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, 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. 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 You will: 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 You have: > 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 About us: Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Morgan Stanley provides a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve and grow. 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 opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. 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 .
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