SAP FICO – German Tax Compliance & S2P Consultant

Job Description Our Client, a Global Health Care company, seeks a SAP FICO Consultant with German expertise to drive end-to-end solution delivery across the full Source to Pay process lifecycle within a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation in Germany. This is a critical role that combines deep functional SAP expertise with cross-functional leadership, local German regulatory standards (tax, e-invoicing, compliance, audit regulations) experience, requiring close co-ownership with Global Process Owners, System Integration and business stakeholders partners to align global templates and operational requirements. This is a remote, contract position through the end of 2026, with the likelihood of extension well into 2027. This role has an expectation of 15-20% travel, based on the Client's needs.Candidates must be located in Europe and German Speaking fluency is required for this role. The Role: Source to Pay Delivery o Lead end-to-end solution delivery for the Source to Pay stream within a defined Release or business unit. o Co-own requirements reviews, functional specifications, unit testing, and UAT across SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and OpenText VIM processes. o Align the global S/4HANA template with German-specific process requirements across multiple work-streams and parallel releases. o Support data migration, cutover planning, and hypercare activities. o Provide structured knowledge transfer and training to internal teams. German Tax & Regulatory Compliance (Primary Focus) o Design and configure SAP FI-AP to meet German VAT requirements, including tax determination, tax codes, and correct GL postings for domestic and cross-border transactions. o Implement and validate e-invoicing compliance under XRechnung and ZUGFeRD standards , ensuring full alignment with the German e-invoicing mandate. o Ensure compliance with German procurement laws, audit regulations, and ESG reporting requirements. o Configure and validate the MM–FI integration to ensure tax-accurate invoice processing from PO through to payment. o Advise on withholding tax, reverse charge mechanisms, and VAT recovery as applicable to the German entity. o Liaise with the client's local tax and finance teams to validate configuration against current German fiscal regulations. Stakeholder & Partner Management o Coordinate across functional SAP streams (FI, MM, Ariba, VIM) and with external SI partners in a fast-paced environment. o Drive vendor and partner negotiations relevant to the S2P workstream. o Use data to support sourcing decisions and deliver measurable cost savings. Requirements 10+ years of SAP experience, including at least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations within the Source to Pay stream. Deep, demonstrable expertise in German tax compliance within SAP, including: o German VAT (Umsatzsteuer) configuration and tax determination logic o E-invoicing standards: XRechnung and ZUGFeRD o MM–FI integration for tax-accurate invoice processing o Domestic and cross-border VAT treatment, reverse charge, and withholding tax Strong functional depth in Source to Pay: MM, AP, Ariba procurement, and OpenText VIM invoice management. Familiarity with German procurement laws, e-invoicing mandates, and ESG compliance requirements. Ability to coordinate across departments and with external SI partners in a fast-paced project environment. Strong negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder communication skills. Fluent in German (required for regulatory engagement and stakeholder communication with local business and finance teams). Excellent written and spoken English for global team collaboration. Nice to Have Experience with SAP Workflow and SAP Fiori apps for Accounts Payable. Exposure to Central Finance or multi-entity SAP rollout. Knowledge of OCR/ICR solutions integrated with OpenText VIM. Familiarity with SAP Tax Compliance or third-party tax engines integrated with S/4HANA.