SAP Solution Architect - R2R Vertex

The opportunity:

We are part of the Digital Core Center of Excellence managing a Global SAP S/4 Hana system. Solution Architect is responsible for the solutioning, design and testing of SAP Vertex implementations as well as support and integration with other SAP modules/functionalities and related interfacing environments. Opportunity to join a Global Organization, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and be part of the future green energy initiative

How you'll make an impact:

• Gather, define, and document detailed business requirements for tax processes and integrations.

• Map requirements to SAP S/4HANA and Vertex solutions while safeguarding the global template.

• Prepare configuration, functional specifications, and related documentation.

• Configure Vertex connectors for real-time tax determination across multiple jurisdictions.

• Design and execute Unit, Integration, and Regression Testing.

• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders.

• Develop and deliver training programs for key users.

• Ensure complete knowledge transfer for new functions or process changes.

• Implement new functionalities and optimize existing tax automation workflows.

• Stay updated with industry best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide 3rd-level support for incidents, problems, enhancements, and projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead Vertex tax solution implementations, including blueprinting, technical design, and deployment

• Experience gathering business requirements, translating them into system configurations, and documenting technical solutions.

• Strong collaboration skills with finance, SAP Basis, and Tax Function to ensure alignment with global tax requirements.

• Effectively negotiate product improvement with Vertex Product team.

• Troubleshoot and debug SAP tax-related issues.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, finance, project management or a related field.

• Proven experience minimum of 8 years into SAP & 3 to 5 Years into Vertex.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially in complex, multi-jurisdictional tax environments.

• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA, specializing in indirect tax processes and Vertex tax engine integration.

• Deep knowledge of Vertex O Series and Vertex connectors (Accelerator 3.1, CFA or Accelerator+), including configuration and real-time tax determination for multiple jurisdictions (US Sales Tax, VAT, GST, etc.).

• Strong background in SAP Financials (FI, SD, MM), with hands-on experience in tax-relevant modules and processes (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Fiori Service orders, Transport Management).

• Ability to design and execute regression testing for O Series changes.

• Nice to have integration experience with other products e.g. VIM, Concur, SAP Ariba.

• As a plus, familiarity with exemption certificate management and address cleansing tools.

• As a plus, technical skills in SAP code analysis and ability to debug/troubleshoot and optimize tax automation workflows.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.