Finance Technology Lead – Tax & Compliance Systems - SystemsAccountants

Applying for Finance Technology Lead – Tax & Compliance Systems

What is the role?

 

An international organization is looking for a Finance Technology Lead to join its Finance team in Barcelona, Spain. This position is ideal for an experienced SAP professional who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is passionate about leading tax, legal, and e-invoicing initiatives across digital platforms.

If you enjoy managing digital finance projects, acting as a key liaison between business and tech, and shaping the future of finance through innovation, this role offers an exciting opportunity for impactful leadership and career growth.

 

What will I be doing?

 

• Act as Product Manager within the IT Finance platform, leading the tax squad

• Coordinate and support end-to-end tax-related initiatives across business and IT streams

• Serve as an SAP subject matter expert, advising on best practices and solution design

• Manage VAT, e-invoicing, and e-reporting projects across multiple countries

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical implementations with business needs

• Drive cross-functional integration, especially with MM and SD tax-related processes

• Communicate clearly and consistently with senior business SMEs and technical teams

• Ensure alignment and successful delivery of digital finance solutions within global squads

 

What profile will I require?

 

• 10+ years of experience in SAP FICO, with strong functional expertise in Finance and Tax

• Solid understanding of S/4HANA is highly desirable

• Proven track record of delivering SAP projects across multinational environments

• Experience managing complex VAT and e-invoicing rollouts

• Ability to bridge business and IT, translating requirements into scalable solutions

• Comfortable with technical reviews and driving design decisions

• Strong leadership and communication skills; confident in managing cross-border teams

• Proactive mindset with a high level of accountability and delivery focus

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

 

Why should I take this role?

 

• Shape the digital transformation of a global finance function

• Work in an international and collaborative team environment

• Join a company that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous innovation

• Enjoy flexibility through a hybrid work model based in Barcelona

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge finance platforms and strategic projects

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization with a strong commitment to progress and impact

 

How do I apply?

 

For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Najwa Ajana from SA via email: Najwa@systemsaccountants.com.

 

Who we are?

 

SA is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG & tax topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.

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