Meta Resources Group

SAP FICO – German Tax Compliance & S2P Consultant

Meta Resources Group  •  Federal Republic of Germany (Remote)  •  5 days ago
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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.
Meta Resources Group

About Meta Resources Group

Meta Resources Group provides businesses with expert talent in IT consulting, IT staffing and training, including onshore and offshore solutions. Our passionate and purposeful team solves complex business problems by combining cutting-edge digital solutions with customized client delivery processes. We will work with you to expand your market share, grow revenue or minimize costs.

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Company Size
1-10 employees
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New York, New York
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