GCT – Transformation Manager

Overview

In this Manager role, you lead ERP transformation and tax workstreams within large finance transformation programmes. You’ll collaborate with tax, technology and ERP specialists to deliver compliant, scalable tax and ERP solutions for global clients. You shape designs, manage delivery quality, and mentor junior colleagues to drive value and long-term client relationships. The role emphasizes governance, risk management and continuous improvement to achieve exceptional client outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence multi-jurisdictional tax operations and leverage leading ERP platforms to transform finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax workstream within ERP implementations and finance transformations, owning scope and delivery outcomes
• Draft workstream plans, manage resources, dependencies and budgets, and report to leadership
• Design scalable tax determination, reporting and automation configurations aligned to requirements
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to define tax processes, operating models and system optimisation
• Coordinate with finance, tax, IT, data, business teams, SI partners and vendors to deliver integrated solutions
• Oversee testing, defect management, cutover and post-implementation support for the tax workstream
• Identify and manage delivery risks, ensure governance and compliance with KPMG quality standards
• Contribute to tax transformation methodologies, accelerators and service offerings
• Manage junior team members, provide coaching and development opportunities
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to extend impact of support
• Contribute to proposals, solution development, estimates, presentations and pitches

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience leading ERP implementation/transformation projects with focus on tax rules and compliance
• Hands-on tax configuration in Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday Financials or comparable platforms with global/local requirements
• Strong understanding of indirect tax processes, controls, compliance and reporting
• Ability to gather requirements and translate into design docs, blueprints and configuration workbooks
• Knowledge of end-to-end finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) and their tax impact
• Experience shaping tax determination, reporting and automation across jurisdictions
• Proven ability to manage client stakeholders, facilitate workshops and communicate complex topics
• Experience managing scope and project plans within transformation programmes
• People management experience with coaching and inclusive leadership
• Commercial awareness including proposals and follow-on opportunities
• Ability to apply governance and risk management and escalate issues when needed

• confident workstream ownership
• structured problem solving with analytical judgement
• credible communicator to influence senior stakeholders
• Oracle Cloud ERP
• Workday Financials
• P2P, O2C, R2R processes

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