Role & responsibilities
The Senior Manager SAP FI Tax will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of the SAP Finance (FI) module with a specific focus on tax processing (direct, indirect, withholding, etc.). This role will ensure tax-compliance integration within SAP FI, support tax business & technology teams, manage configuration of tax codes/procedures, and steer process improvements across the finance-tax interface.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end implementation/configuration of SAP FI modules (GL, AP, AR, AA, Banking) with a focus on tax functionality (tax codes, tax procedures, withholding tax, inter-company tax).
- Collaborate with Tax, Finance, IT and Audit teams to translate tax requirements into SAP FI configurations and system designs.
- Configure and maintain tax codes, tax procedures, tax determination logic within SAP FI (and integration with other modules such as SD, MM) with both ECC and S/4HANA landscapes. (See example: requirement for configuring tax codes and tax procedures within FI module) Apna+2Outscal+2
- Oversee the integration of SAP FI with indirect tax engines or tax-technology platforms (if applicable).
- Lead workshops with stakeholders, capture business requirements, map to SAP FI tax functionalities, design blueprints, and manage build/test/deploy phases.
- Manage tax-related processes in SAP FI: e.g., withholding tax, inter-company tax, taxrelated postings, tax accruals, tax reporting (as part of FI closing and statutory reporting). For example, in one role: “SAP Finance – Taxation and Withholding Taxes.” EY Careers
- Ensure SAP FI tax configurations support regulatory and statutory compliance (local/international tax laws, GST, VAT, etc.). Example: exposure to India taxation (GST) in SAP FI tax technology role. Outscal+2Apna+2
- Support finance closing cycles, validations & substitutions, taxrelated controls, and reporting of tax positions within SAP environment. EY Careers
- Drive continuous improvement: automation of tax posting processes, reduction of manual interventions, optimization of tax data flows in SAP FI.
- Mentor and manage a team of SAP FI tax functional consultants/analysts; coordinate and liaise with SAP technical teams (ABAP, Basis), vendors, and external partners.
- Manage project risks, budgeting, vendor deliverables, and ensure timely delivery of SAP FI tax projects.
- Prepare documentation: configuration guides, process flows, taxtech interfaces, training materials and ensure knowledge transfer.
- Stay current on tax technology trends, SAP releases (S/4HANA, tax modules), and ensure system readiness/preparation for changes in tax regulation.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or similar discipline. CA/CPA or equivalent would be a plus.
- A strong functional experience (typically
10-14+ years
, depending on company size) in SAP FI with a focus on tax modules/functions (tax codes, tax procedures, withholding, inter-company tax) in ECC and/or S/4HANA. For example, roles listed require 12+ years for Senior Manager SAP FI tax technology. Outscal+1 - Proven experience in configuring SAP FI tax functionality, including tax determination, tax integration with SD/MM, and supporting tax reporting.
- Strong business/finance domain knowledge of tax (direct/indirect/withholding/inter-company) and how it integrates with SAP finance modules.
- Experience working in global or multi-geography finance/tax environment is preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills—interacting with Tax, Finance, IT, Audit, vendors and external consultants.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and process improvement skills.
- Sound project management skills—able to lead SAP FI taxcentric rollouts, upgrades, and support operations.
- Good communication and team leadership skills; ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Desired Skills
- SAP certification(s) in FI and/or SAP S/4HANA relevant modules.
- Experience with tax engine or tax-technology solutions (e.g., indirect tax engines) integrated into SAP FI/SD/MM.
- Understanding of SAP S/4HANA migration impacts on tax processes.
- Familiarity with Fiori/UX front ends, SAP Finance (New GL), and emerging tax technology trends.
- Experience in consulting environment (preferred) where you have handled multiple clients/projects.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking: align SAP tax solution with business/tax objectives.
- Change-leadership: ability to drive process change, automation, digitalization of tax-finance workflows.
- Leadership: manage team, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, vendor governance.
- Communication & influence: explain complex tax/technical issues to finance/IT senior management.
- Delivery-oriented: focus on deadlines, quality, system stability and compliance.
- Integrity and attention to detail due to regulatory nature of tax.
Performance Metrics
Examples may include:
- On-time delivery of SAP FI tax projects/rollouts (within budget, scope).
- Number of taxrelated incidents or non-compliance notifications post-implementation.
- Reduction in manual tax postings and interventions in SAP FI.
- Improvement in accuracy/timeliness of taxrelated postings and reports.
- Stakeholder satisfaction (Tax, Finance, Audit) with SAP FI tax solution.
- Team productivity and resource utilization in tax technology domain.
Reporting Structure & Team
- Reports to: Head of SAP Finance/Tax Technology or Director – Finance Technology.
- Direct Reports: Senior Consultants/Consultants (SAP FI Tax), Tax Technology Analysts.
- Collaborates with: Tax team, Finance operations, IT teams (including Basis, ABAP, BI), External consultants/vendors.
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