Interim Finance Operations Lead (S4 HANA) in London

Interim Finance Operations Lead (S4 HANA) in London

London Full-Time 65000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Accountancy and Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead Operations Finance data in a global SAP S/4 HANA transformation programme.
  • Company: Join a major global organisation enhancing financial management.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with international teams and drive improvements in data quality.
  • Why this job: Shape future-state data architecture and influence change in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Operations Finance, particularly Product Costing and Inventory.

The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Your new company

You'll be joining a global organisation currently undergoing a major SAP S/4 HANA transformation programme to standardise processes and enhance financial management through the implementation of a new ERP system. This programme will impact thousands of employees worldwide and is designed to deliver real-time reporting and improved operational efficiency across the entire supply chain.

Your new role

You will take a lead role in shaping Operations Finance data within a major, global transformation programme, focused on the implementation of S/4HANA. Acting as the subject matter expert across Product Costing and Inventory, you'll ensure financial data design is fit for purpose, aligned to best practice, and supports both operational processes and analytics. Working across global teams, you will define and embed enterprise data standards, support the migration from legacy ERP systems, and drive improvements in data quality and governance. You'll play a key part in translating complex data structures into practical business solutions, leading change from current to future state, and influencing senior stakeholders across a large, international organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong experience within Operations Finance, particularly across Product Costing, Inventory and Material Ledger
  • Proven expertise in financial data, including master data, data structures and governance
  • Experience supporting large-scale transformation or ERP deployment programmes
  • Solid SAP knowledge, with an understanding of data integration across systems
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, business-friendly insight
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills within global environments
  • Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, evolving programme

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a high-profile global transformation programme
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional international teams
  • The chance to shape future-state data architecture within a complex organisation
  • Competitive day rate with a comprehensive package
  • Hybrid working with flexibility (Macclesfield)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

Interim Finance Operations Lead (S4 HANA) in London employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.

Hays Accountancy and Finance

Contact Details:

Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Interim Finance Operations Lead (S4 HANA) in London

Operations Finance
Product Costing
Inventory Management
Material Ledger
Financial Data Governance
Data Structures
SAP S/4 HANA