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. 

Your background: 

• 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.