System Transformation VAT Lead

System Transformation VAT Lead
Buckinghamshire (2 days onsite / 3 days WFH)
£475525 per day (Umbrella)
Inside IR35
6 months initially part of a multi-year strategic transformation programme

We are partnering with a major UK financial services organisation undergoing a large-scale, multi-year systems transformation. This is a key opportunity for an experienced VAT professional to take ownership of VAT workstreams within a complex SAP S/4HANA implementation.

This role sits at the intersection of Tax, Finance and Technology, ensuring VAT compliance and optimisation are embedded within future-state system design.

The Role

You will:

• Act as the VAT SME across SAP S/4HANA and customer management platforms
• Lead VAT input into system design, configuration and implementation
• Conduct gap analysis between current VAT processes and future-state functionality
• Ensure VAT requirements are accurately reflected across income streams and purchase transactions
• Oversee VAT-related testing and resolve defects prior to go-live
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders including Head of VAT and programme leadership

Experience Required

• In-house VAT compliance experience within financial services
• SAP ERP / SAP S/4HANA transformation experience
• Exposure to large-scale system implementations
• CTA qualified (3+ years PQE or equivalent)
• Strong stakeholder engagement across tax, finance and technology teams

Why This Role?

• Part of a high-profile, multi-year transformation programme
• Significant visibility across tax and finance leadership
• Opportunity to shape VAT functionality in a future-state SAP environment

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.

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