Public summary
Seeking an experienced Senior SAP Finance & Tax expert to support a global S/4HANA rollout across multiple countries. This freelance role focuses on assessing local Finance and Tax requirements, aligning them with the global SAP S/4HANA template, and ensuring compliant and efficient solutions. Responsibilities include acting as SME through all project phases, leading workshops, supporting tax-related solution design, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. The position is remote with occasional travel to Switzerland, requiring fluent English and EU/CH-based candidates.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Germany
- Remote status
- Remote
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Support the global S/4HANA Finance Deployment Stream as a subject matter expert in Finance and Tax processes. Lead deployment activities through all rollout phases including fit-gap analysis, design, build, testing, go-live, and hypercare. Assess and align local Finance and Tax requirements with the global template. Coordinate across multiple countries and workstreams. Optimize business processes focused on compliance, efficiency, and scalability. Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to align processes and solution designs. Ensure adherence to global standards and governance. Collaborate with Finance, Tax, IT, and Business teams for end-to-end integration. Support tax-related solution design including tax determination, reporting, and compliance. Address localization and statutory compliance needs. Contribute to digital tax compliance initiatives like e-invoicing and e-reporting. Serve as trusted advisor in tax solution design within the global SAP landscape.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years SAP Finance and Tax consulting experience with proven expertise in SAP ERP and S/4HANA transformation programs. Deep knowledge of SAP Tax modules covering VAT/GST, withholding taxes, SAP DRC, and country-specific localization. Strong understanding of EU VAT regulations and international tax concepts. Hands-on experience with tax engines such as Vertex or Thomson Reuters OneSource. Knowledge of digital tax compliance frameworks. Experience in multi-country international S/4HANA rollouts and template deployments. Proven leadership in roles such as Lead Consultant, Solution Architect, or senior SME on complex programs. Strong skills in stakeholder management and workshop facilitation. Fluent English required. EU/CH-based candidates only.