Application Specialist, SAP Indirect Tax

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

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Introduction

We are looking for an Application Specialist, SAP Indirect Tax, to join our team at Metso. In this position, you provide support and drive continual enhancement of SAP S/4 HANA standard and custom solutions for indirect tax (VAT, GST) calculation and reporting. This position ensures that SAP design aligns with Group tax and Business line requirements and adheres to governance standards across global implementations.

Who you are

• SAP FI configuration expertise related to indirect taxes
• Proficiency in pricing techniques within MM and SD
• Understanding of tax parameters in MM, SD, and FI master data
• Ability to translate process descriptions into flowcharts
• Familiarity with EU indirect tax principles
• Ability to read ABAP code
• Excellent communication skills with business users
• Patience and willingness to share knowledge
• Passion for SAP and commitment to ongoing professional growth in SAP configuration and taxation
• Previous experience managing SAP applications in manufacturing or industrial environments
• University degree (preferred)

What’ll you do

Configuration: Configure SAP standard solutions for indirect taxes as well as various third-party indirect tax solutions within SAP S/4 HANA, with primary focus on third-party solutions. Act as a translator between business and IT to help to define the needed solution.

Development: Demonstrate a strong understanding of custom logic implemented in SAP S/4HANA and third-party SAP add-ons; create functional specifications for modifications and collaborate closely with developers.

Collaboration Across SAP Domains: Indirect taxes are determined within MM and SD modules, occasionally from PS documents and posted to the FI module. The role requires effective collaboration with these SAP modules and knowledge of SAP best practices for Sales and Procurement processes.

Testing & Production Support: Execute system testing, document defects for developers, deliver system training, and provide comprehensive support to key users during their testing activities.

Issue Resolution & Change Management: Manage backlog tickets pertaining to incidents, issues, and change requests; work collaboratively with application lifecycle service teams to prioritize and resolve matters across SAP domains. Act as SME to application lifecycle support teams.

Documentation: Maintain detailed records of system configurations, develop user manuals, and prepare clear, thorough functional specifications.

What's in it for you

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.

Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, meal benefits, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.

Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.

Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.

A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.

Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application. We will be interviewing potential candidates as we receive applications.

For additional information, please contact Petri Rantanen (Senior Manager, Finance Applications) by email petri.rantanen(at)metso.com.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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