At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP transformation from ECC to S/4HANA, ensuring seamless integration across multiple platforms.
- Company: Dynamic tech firm based in London with a focus on innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Onsite role in London, offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a high-impact project and shape the future of finance technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in SAP Finance with hands-on S/4HANA experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Job Title
- S/4HANA Finance Functional Consultant / Solution Architect cum Program Manager
- Location & Work Mode
- London – Onsite (4 days/week)
- Program Overview
Lead a high‑impact SAP transformation program transitioning from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, with concurrent implementations of Ariba, Success Factors, and Concur.
The majority of build and configuration is complete; the program is entering Systems Integration Testing (SIT), followed by User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Operations Acceptance Testing (OAT), and Dress Rehearsals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on S/4HANA Finance capabilities, especially in the context of ECC transition.
- Validate and refine existing configurations; support ongoing build activities.
- Ensure robust integration across Ariba (Procurement), Success Factors (HR), and Concur (Travel & Expense) modules.
- Oversee upstream and downstream application integration, including systems such as Summit and other financial platforms.
- Maintain data consistency, process alignment, and seamless flow across integrated systems.
- Address functional gaps and ensure alignment with business processes, especially around Grants and Donor Funds.
- Lead and coordinate SIT, UAT, OAT, and Dress Rehearsals phases.
- Collaborate closely with the testing team to drive creation of test scenarios and test cases; support execution.
- Triage, prioritize, and resolve defects identified during testing.
- Track and mitigate risks; drive stakeholder engagement and communication across business, IT, and external partners.
- Develop and manage the cutover strategy and detailed cutover plan for the transition from ECC to S/4HANA.
- Coordinate cutover activities across Finance, HR, Procurement, and IT teams; ensure readiness of systems, data, and stakeholders for go‑live.
- Lead cutover rehearsals and align with overall program timelines and business operations.
- Lead the transition from implementation to Business‑As‑Usual (BAU) support; define stabilization plans and hyper‑care support models.
- Define handover processes to operations teams; monitor post go‑live performance and resolve residual issues.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Finance‑related topics; facilitate workshops, issue resolution, and decision‑making forums.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery.
- Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of SAP Finance experience, with at least 2 full‑cycle S/4HANA implementations.
- Strong understanding of SAP ECC to S/4HANA transition processes.
- Proven experience in Program/Project Management within SAP environments.
- Hands‑on experience with Ariba, Success Factors, and Concur implementations and integrations.
- Deep understanding of upstream systems such as Summit, and downstream application integration in SAP landscapes.
- Experience with Grants and Donor Funds processes and configurations.
- Strong engagement with testing teams for test case creation, execution, and defect resolution.
- Demonstrated experience in transitioning programs to BAU support post go‑live.
- Hands‑on experience with cutover planning and execution in SAP programs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work onsite in London 4 days/week.
- Preferred Qualifications
- SAP Certification in S/4HANA Finance.
- Experience in public sector or non‑profit environments.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Employment Type
- Full‑time
- Seniority Level
- Mid‑Senior
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We think you need these skills to ace S/4HANA Finance Functional Consultant
S/4HANA Finance
SAP ECC to S/4HANA transition
Program Management
Project Management
Ariba implementation
SuccessFactors integration
Concur integration
