Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance & Tax Transformation Expert (Freelance)

Role summary

Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance & Tax Transformation Expert (Freelance) is a contract role at Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG (remote). Posted 2026-08-11. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance & Tax Transformation Expert (Freelance)

Company

Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG

Location

Remote

Work arrangement

remote

Employment type

contract

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-08-11

Job description

<p>We are supporting a global S/4HANA rollout program for an international organization. As part of the ongoing deployment activities, we are looking for experienced SAP Finance &amp; Tax experts to support the rollout of the global template across multiple countries and business units.</p>

<p>The focus of the role is to assess local Finance and Tax requirements, align them with the global S/4HANA template, and ensure compliant and efficient solutions across different jurisdictions. The consultant will work closely with Finance, Tax, IT, and business stakeholders throughout the deployment lifecycle.</p>

<p><strong>Framework Conditions</strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Start</strong>: Upon demand during upcoming deployment waves</li>

<li><strong>Duration</strong>: Long-term program roadmap through 2028</li>

<li><strong>Contract</strong> <strong>Type:</strong> Freelance</li>

<li><strong>Location</strong>: Remote (occasional travel to Switzerland may be required)</li>

<li><strong>Eligibility</strong>: EU/CH-based candidates only</li>

<li><strong>Language</strong>: Fluent English</li>

</ul>

<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>

<ul>

<li>Support the Finance Deployment Stream within a global S/4HANA rollout program as a Finance &amp; Tax process specialist.</li>

<li>Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance and Tax processes across all project phases.</li>

<li>Drive and support deployment activities throughout the full rollout lifecycle (fit-gap, design, build, test, go-live, hypercare).</li>

<li>Assess local Finance and Tax requirements and align them with the global S/4HANA template.</li>

<li>Ensure alignment and coordination across parallel rollouts, countries, and workstreams.</li>

<li>Analyze, optimize, and safeguard business processes with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and compliance.</li>

<li>Lead process alignment, fit-gap, and solution design workshops with business stakeholders.</li>

<li>Ensure adherence to global template standards, governance, and solution architecture principles.</li>

<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Tax, IT, Business) to ensure end-to-end integration.</li>

<li>Support the design and deployment of tax-related solutions, including tax determination, reporting, and compliance processes.</li>

<li>Support country-specific localization requirements and statutory compliance obligations.</li>

<li>Contribute to digital compliance initiatives such as e-invoicing, e-reporting, and statutory reporting.</li>

<li>Act as a trusted advisor for tax-related solution design decisions within the global S/4HANA landscape.</li>

</ul>

<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>

<ul>

<li>8+ years of SAP Finance and Tax consulting experience.</li>

<li>Proven track record in SAP ERP and S/4HANA transformation programs across the full project lifecycle.</li>

<li>Deep expertise in SAP Tax for EU and global regions, including Indirect Taxes (VAT/GST), Withholding Taxes, SAP DRC, and country-specific localizations.</li>

<li>Strong knowledge of EU VAT regulations and international tax determination concepts.</li>

<li>Experience with country-specific legal requirements, localization projects, and statutory reporting obligations.</li>

<li>Hands-on experience with tax engines and external tax determination solutions (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters OneSource, or similar).</li>

<li>Strong understanding of e-invoicing, e-reporting, and digital tax compliance frameworks in global environments.</li>

<li>Proven experience in international, multi-country S/4HANA rollouts and template deployments.</li>

<li>Experience acting as Lead Consultant, Solution Architect, or senior SME in complex international transformation programs.</li>

<li>Strong understanding of end-to-end Finance processes and tax-relevant integration points across FI, SD, and MM.</li>

<li>Proven ability to design scalable and compliant tax solutions within global SAP templates.</li>

<li>Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.</li>

<li>Fluent English (spoken and written).</li>

</ul>