About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Vertex tax solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA across global business units.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure seamless tax automation and compliance.
- Provide subject matter expertise on indirect tax, transaction tax, and global tax determination logic.
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for Vertex implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and post-go-live support.
- Analyze and optimize existing tax processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Stay current with global tax regulations and Vertex product updates to ensure ongoing system alignment.
- Support internal audits and external tax reporting requirements through system enhancements and data integrity initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Vertex tax solutions (e.g., Vertex O Series, Vertex Cloud).
- Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the areas of tax configuration, SD/MM integration, and financial postings.
- Proven experience in global tax environments, preferably within multinational corporations.
- Solid understanding of indirect tax processes, including VAT, GST, and sales/use tax.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, SAP FI/CO) are a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SAP Tax Service, SAP Localization Hub, or other tax engines.
- Familiarity with cloud-based tax solutions and API integrations.
- Project management experience (Agile or Waterfall methodologies).
- Multilingual capabilities or experience working in diverse cultural environments.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Vertex tax solutions, such as Vertex O Series or Vertex Cloud
- Strong SAP S/4HANA experience, including tax configuration, SD/MM integration, and financial postings
- Experience working in global tax environments, preferably within multinational corporations
- Understanding of indirect tax processes, including VAT, GST, and sales/use tax
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
- Experience with SAP Tax Service, SAP Localization Hub, or other tax engines
- Familiarity with cloud-based tax solutions and API integrations
- Project management experience using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
- Multilingual capabilities or experience working in diverse cultural environments
- Advanced degree or certifications such as CPA or SAP FI/CO
What We Do
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page
