S4 HANA TAX Functional Consultant

About the Role

As an S/4HANA Senior Functional Consultant - Tax, you will play a key role in delivering a global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme for a leading pharmaceutical organisation.

This role will be responsible for supporting the design, governance, and deployment of global tax processes and SAP S/4HANA Tax solutions across a complex international landscape. You will work closely with business stakeholders, SAP specialists, architecture teams, data teams, and external delivery partners to develop and maintain a fit-to-standard global template aligned with SAP best practices.

The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in indirect tax processes, SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC), tax engines, and global S/4HANA implementations, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple business functions and geographies.

Tell me more, tell me more...

Our client, a global leader within the pharmaceutical industry, is looking to strengthen its SAP transformation team with an experienced S/4HANA Tax Consultant.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a large-scale global programme focused on standardising business processes and delivering a modern SAP S/4HANA landscape across multiple regions.

You can also speak to our friendly recruitment team if you have any questions about the role.

Working Pattern

Hybrid Working

3 days per week onsite in Luton

2 days remote

Experience and Skills Required

Essential

• Strong understanding of indirect tax processes and tax touchpoints across end-to-end supply chains.
• Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA Tax solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC).
• Experience working with EDICOM and digital tax compliance regulations including e-invoicing and e-reporting.
• Strong understanding of VAT, GST, import/export, free trade zones, and global tax requirements.
• Experience supporting complex global S/4HANA transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of SAP tax-related master data and data migration requirements.
• Experience working with integrations between SAP and external tax engines.
• Proven experience delivering fit-to-standard SAP solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing RAID logs, risks, dependencies, and governance activities.

Desirable

• SAP S/4HANA Tax Certification.
• Experience within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS).
• Experience working with global deployment programmes.
• Exposure to hybrid delivery teams across multiple geographies.
• Experience supporting deployment, cutover, and hypercare activities.

Key Skills

• SAP S/4HANA Tax
• SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC)
• EDICOM
• Indirect Tax (VAT / GST)
• E-Invoicing & E-Reporting
• SAP Data & Migration
• Global Template Design
• Integration Management
• Stakeholder Management
• RAID Management
• Governance & Controls
• SAP Transformation Programmes

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Collaborative team player with a global mindset.
• Organised and structured approach to delivery.
• Comfortable working within complex transformation programmes.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

SAP Tax Solution Design

• Support the development of the global SAP S/4HANA Tax solution.
• Ensure alignment with SAP best practices and fit-to-standard principles.
• Work closely with business process owners to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Support solution governance and design authority activities.

Global Programme Delivery

• Contribute to the delivery of a global S/4HANA transformation programme.
• Collaborate across architecture, integration, data, testing, and deployment teams.
• Support programme governance activities including RAID management and reporting.
• Ensure alignment between project deliverables and strategic IT objectives.

Data, Integration & Compliance

• Support the design and migration of tax-related data objects.
• Work with integration teams to ensure successful connectivity across SAP and third-party applications.
• Ensure compliance with global tax regulations and reporting requirements.

Testing & Deployment

• Support solution testing activities including SIT and UAT.
• Assist deployment teams throughout localisation, cutover, and go-live activities.
• Provide support during hypercare and post-implementation phases.
• Ensure solutions are documented, validated, and delivered in accordance with programme standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with business, technology, architecture, and delivery teams.
• Work closely with external implementation partners and SAP specialists.
• Present solution recommendations and progress updates to key stakeholders and governance forums.

What's in it for you?

• 3-month contract with strong possibility of extension.
• £600-£700 per day Ltd Company
• Hybrid working with 3 days onsite in Luton and 2 days remote.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.
• Exposure to a complex international pharmaceutical environment.

Next Steps

Once you've applied, one of our recruitment consultants will contact you to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.

Successful applicants will then be invited to interview with the client hiring team.

We look forward to speaking with you!