At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP Finance governance and support S4E rollout for secure operations.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative finance solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, competitive rewards, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for profit sharing.
- Why this job: Join a transformative project and make a real impact in finance operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in SAP Finance governance and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The SAP Finance Governance & S4E Rollout Lead is accountable for SAP Finance access governance, workflow controls, and delegation management, while acting as the Business Area Expert for Finance within the S4E (S/4HANA) rollout programme. The role ensures secure, compliant, and business‑ready Finance operations, supporting both business‑as‑usual (BAU) activities and S4E transformation delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Finance Role Owner for SAP and approve/reject role requests in Secure Pro (Live & Test)
- Perform annual SAP Finance access recertification
- Unlock SAP accounts and advise users on appropriate Finance roles
- Raise and manage SAP incidents and Project Change Requests (PCRs)
- Maintain DLA Matrix and perform monthly updates for starters, leavers, and changes
- Maintain Cost Centre Levels of Authority (LOA)
- Ensure audit traceability through documented change logs
- Support GBS and Quality teams with approval and publication processes
- Maintain SAP workflow approvers (WUM1)
- Perform quarterly workflow reviews against DLA (RIC control)
- Maintain cost centre auto‑approval table /CEDAS/WFA_WC02
- Act as Ariba Governance Approver
- Approve and manage user access changes
- Ensure Ariba approval thresholds align with DLA
- Act as Business Area Expert for Finance capabilities across S4E rollout waves
- Support rollout planning with Wave Business Leads
- Lead Finance requirements identification and design validation
- Drive alignment to S4E global template and approved variants
- Identify gaps, data impacts, and integration dependencies
- Support data migration scoping and end‑to‑end testing readiness
- Represent Finance in Fit‑to‑S4E workshops and rollout forums
What You Bring
- Strong SAP Finance governance and access control experience
- Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA rollouts or transformations
- Solid understanding of DLA, LOA, workflow, and audit controls
- High attention to detail with strong compliance mindset
- Effective stakeholder management across Finance, IT, and GBS
- Ability to balance BAU delivery alongside transformation activity
Rewards/Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces
- Competitive total rewards package
- Flexible benefits and savings programs
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
SAP Finance Governance and S4E Specialist in Lincoln employer: Siemens Energy
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our flexible work environment allows for a healthy work-life balance, complemented by a competitive rewards package and unique benefits such as profit sharing and parental leave. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the exciting field of SAP Finance governance.
