At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the SAP FICO function and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a high-growth business with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape finance operations and make a real impact across a multi-country organisation.
- Qualifications: Strong SAP FICO experience and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a high-growth business that has recently completed a SAP S/4HANA upgrade and is investing in a best-in‑class SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE). This is a key hire within that CoE, an opportunity to take ownership of the FICO function, lead a small team, and play a central role in shaping how finance operates across a complex, multi‑country organisation. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and transformation; combining day‑to‑day ownership of SAP FICO with a strong focus on continuous improvement and future‑state design.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the SAP FICO function within a CoE environment
- Manage and develop a small onshore/offshore team & 3rd party support team
- Partner with Finance, Operations, and Technology stakeholders across the business
- Drive R2R process improvement (month‑end, intercompany, fixed assets, consolidation)
- Support ongoing S/4HANA optimisation and roadmap delivery
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and best practice finance design
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the SAP CoE
- Playing a key role in the ongoing support and continued development of the FICO module
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong experience across SAP FICO (FI & CO) with exposure to S/4 HANA
- Experience across multiple end‑to‑end implementations and BAU support environments
- Strong understanding of finance processes (R2R, controlling, reporting, profitability)
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholder relationships
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
- Experience working across integrated SAP modules (e.g. SD/MM) and broader enterprise landscapes
Additional Key Skills & Attributes
- A highly adaptable individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, growing environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and deliver at pace
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a strong work ethic
- Commercially astute with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
- Self‑starter who can work on own initiative and remain calm under pressure
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
SAP FICO Lead in Milton Keynes employer: Barden
Join a dynamic and innovative company that is at the forefront of finance and technology transformation. As an SAP FICO Lead, you will not only lead a talented team within a best-in-class SAP Centre of Excellence but also have the opportunity to shape the future of finance operations across a multi-country organisation. With a strong focus on employee growth, continuous improvement, and a collaborative work culture, this role offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
