System Transformation VAT Lead
Buckinghamshire (2 days onsite / 3 days WFH)
£475–525 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