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 work streams within a complex SAP S/4

HANA 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/4

HANA 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/4

HANA 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.