SAP Lead for Tax Team (S/4HANA)

We are seeking an experienced IT Lead to support our Finnish Clients Tax Team in enhancing and transitioning tax-related processes within SAP systems. This role will involve creating a comprehensive Tax Blueprint by documenting the current tax determination setup in SAP ECC and evaluating the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA to handle tax requirements. You will assess whether external tax tools are necessary or if SAP S/4HANA's functionality can meet the needs effectively. Leveraging your expertise, you will propose actionable solutions and configurations to address tax-related requirements within S/4HANA.

A key focus will be on improving tax master data quality, automating VAT determination, and designing a more granular General Ledger (G/L) structure for tax. The role also includes expanding the use of SAP's extended withholding tax solutions, implementing Real Time controls and checks, and establishing a global approach for e-invoicing and Real Time tax reporting.

You will play a critical role in leveraging SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) to enable automated tax processes and Real Time reporting, particularly in alignment with EU ViDA requirements. This will involve acquiring DRC licenses, installing the module within S/4HANA, and collaborating with a pilot company for initial implementation. Additionally, you will oversee the harmonization of tax codes, ensuring readiness for deployment after the S/4HANA go-live.

Your responsibilities will include guiding and coordinating with the IT team on S/4HANA-related tasks, reviewing tax requirements against the current solutions, and addressing gaps in collaboration with key streams such as O2C, P2P, and master data. You will help resolve key pain points in ECC by designing and documenting tax solutions, selecting future tax add-on tools, and preparing for global VAT implementation through comprehensive template designs.

To mitigate risks, you will oversee the implementation of new tax codes in ECC before the S/4HANA go-live, ensuring updates to sales condition records and purchasing info records. This will involve scheduling go-live events around reporting periods to minimize disruptions and automating Intrastat reporting to achieve compliance and efficiency.

We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, particularly in tax capabilities, and proven experience with SAP DRC implementation. You should have a strong ability to design and implement tax solutions, including VAT automation and withholding tax processes, and experience with evaluating and integrating third-party tax tools. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential to support global and cross-functional teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical tax transformation efforts within a global SAP ecosystem, enabling optimized processes and Real Time compliance.

Language: English fluent is Mandatory

Location: Remote but we are mainly looking for a consultants that are based within the EU.

Travel: Could be occasional travels to Finland.