At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP S/4HANA tax process design and ensure compliance across Indirect and Direct Taxes.
- Company: Join a global FMCG leader driving innovative ERP transformations.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global tax processes and shape future business capabilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in SAP S/4HANA and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location
London (Hybrid)
Company
Global FMCG
About the Role
This is a senior opportunity within a major global ERP transformation programme, supporting the organisation’s move to SAP S/4HANA.
You’ll act as the Tax SME across both Indirect and Direct Tax, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and compliant tax processes that underpin a successful S/4 transition.
Your work will directly influence solution design, data readiness, testing quality, and cross‑functional integration — enabling a future‑proof tax landscape aligned to S/4 best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of SAP S/4HANA tax process design across Indirect & Direct Taxes.
- Requirements gathering, traceability, solution optioning, and recommendation documentation.
- Deliver SAP configuration and oversee bespoke elements including extensions, integrations, and workflow.
- Partner with external SIs to ensure deliverables meet programme expectations.
- Coordinate all testing phases — Unit, SIT, UAT, Regression.
- Assist all testing stages: Function Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing.
- Support data migration, cutover readiness, and hypercare.
- Ensure cross‑functional alignment with Finance, Operations, Marketing, MDM, and adjacent workstreams.
- Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation.
- Contribute to end‑user training preparation and delivery.
- What You’ll Bring
- Strong hands‑on SAP S/4HANA implementation experience across Indirect & Direct Taxes.
- Deep understanding of excise regimes, taxation systems, tax engines, e‑invoicing, profit tax deductibility, and integration to FI/MM.
- Experience working with external consultants/SIs in large‑scale ERP programs.
- Ability to foresee cross‑functional impacts across Operations, Finance, Marketing, and MDM.
- Strong documentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Knowledge of SAP testing cycles, methodologies, and technical architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business Systems, or related field (SAP certification beneficial).
- Why
- Play a pivotal role in a global S/4HANA transformation.
- Influence tax design decisions that shape long‑term business capability.
- Work with senior stakeholders across a complex global matrix.
- Enjoy hybrid working, competitive package, and strong career progress.
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Opus Recruitment Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With opportunities to work on high-profile projects across major UK cities, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful work that makes a difference. The company values innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every team member can contribute to creating accessible and scalable solutions.
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