Finance Deployment Lead (13-Month Contract)

About the Role

Lead Local Finance Operation ensures the successful deployment of the Finance ERP by validating global configurations against local business, statutory and regulatory needs. This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of a major ERP transformation, collaborating closely with global teams, local SMEs, and finance leaders. The role builds deep expertise in Finance Operation & Tax processes, SAP-enabled design, and end-to-end deployment while driving a smooth transition for the market.

Responsibilities

• Validate global design and configuration decisions against Local Finance & Tax Operation needs in Local Design workshops.
• Coordinate with local Finance SMEs to gather inputs and validate the Day 2 target state for Local Finance end-to-end operation, including tax determination, reporting compliance, local applications, integrations, and customer/supplier financial practices.
• Consolidate and raise finance and tax-related requirements or statutory needs to the Local Finance Controller Lead for potential localization.
• Ensure local tax regulations (e.g., VAT/GST, withholding tax, indirect tax reporting, e-invoicing if applicable) are correctly reflected in system design, configuration, and processes.
• Own system integration testing and data migration, focusing on local Finance Category scenarios.
• Lead and execute local UAT for Local Finance Operation processes and data migration, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Provide dedicated on-site support during go-live and cutover activities to ensure a smooth transition to the new Category system.
• Own the hypercare period, addressing user queries and escalating critical incidents.
• Interface closely with the Local Finance Controller Lead and Tax stakeholders to ensure alignment on compliance and regulatory risks.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience with deep understanding of Local Finance & Tax Operation processes (e.g., FP&A, credit management, revenue reporting, management reporting) and awareness of local statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Practical understanding of how tax impacts finance processes such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, and revenue recognition.
• Ability to coordinate local SMEs and bridge global design and market requirements.
• Resilience and agility to support intense deployment phases such as SIT, UAT, cutover and hypercare.
• Clear communication, structured thinking and high discipline in documentation and validation activities.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Finance ERP applications, including management reporting tools (e.g., BW).

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting testing and cutover readiness in operational finance contexts.
• Strong problem-solving capability to assess and escalate localisation or statutory needs.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with both global design teams and local finance stakeholders.