Senior SAP S/4HANA Tax Consultant (Indirect Tax / Tax Engines) - Freelance

<p>We are supporting a global S/4HANA transformation program for an international client. For the Finance & Tax stream, we are looking for an <strong>experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance & Tax Consultant</strong> to support ongoing deployment activities.</p> <p>This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality delivery across international rollouts, with a strong focus on tax processes, compliance, and integration within complex system landscapes.</p> <p><strong>Framework conditions:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Start</strong>: ASAP</li> <li><strong>Duration</strong>: ~12 months</li> <li><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Freelance</li> <li><strong>Location</strong>: Switzerland (fully remote)</li> <li><strong>Eligibility</strong>: EU-based candidates only</li> <li><strong>Language</strong>: Fluent English (mandatory), German is a plus</li> </ul> <p>This is a highly specialized Tax SME role. Only candidates with strong hands-on tax and tax engine experience will be considered.</p> <h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Support the Finance Deployment Stream within the S/4HANA program as a Finance/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>Ensure alignment and coordination across parallel rollouts and workstreams</li> <li>Analyze, optimize, and safeguard business processes with a focus on efficiency and compliance</li> <li>Lead process alignment and solution design workshops with business stakeholders</li> <li>Ensure adherence to global template standards and governance</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Tax, IT, Business) to ensure end-to-end integration</li> <li>Support the implementation and optimization of tax-related processes, including determination, reporting, and compliance</li> <li>Contribute to digital compliance initiatives such as e-invoicing and statutory reporting</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>8+ years of SAP FI consulting experience with a strong hands-on focus on Tax (Indirect Tax)</li> <li>Proven hands-on experience with tax engines (OneSource or Vertex)</li> <li>Practical project experience with US indirect taxation (not only exposure)</li> <li>Deep expertise in SAP Tax (EU & global), including Indirect Taxes, WHT, CIT, SAP DRC , and country-specific localizations </li> <li>Strong knowledge of EU VAT directives and compliance </li> <li>Strong understanding of e-invoicing, e-reporting, and digital tax compliance frameworks </li> <li>Proven experience in international, multi-country S/4HANA rollouts</li> <li>Experience acting as Lead Consultant or Tax SME in complex transformation programs</li> <li>Strong experience in tax process design and tax determination logic</li> <li>Strong knowledge of end-to-end Finance & Controlling processes and tax-relevant integration points (FI, SD, MM)</li> </ul>