SAP Financial Accounting & Group Reporting Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced SAP professional to join their Technology and Transformation practice, with a focus on delivering large-scale S/4HANA and SAP-enabled Finance Transformation programmes.

This organisation has a well-established presence in SAP consulting, supporting clients through advisory, implementation, and operational services to deliver impactful, enterprise-wide transformation.

You will join a high-performing, collaborative environment, working on complex, high-profile projects alongside experienced professionals across international teams. This role offers strong career progression and exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager – SAP Finance (S/4HANA) , you will play a key leadership role in delivering finance transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include:

• Leading teams of functional consultants to design and deliver SAP finance solutions across large-scale transformation programmes
• Advising clients on best practice use of SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting capabilities
• Driving business process design and ensuring alignment with SAP standard functionality
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at senior levels
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to practice growth
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Keeping up to date with SAP innovations, including AI and automation within finance
• Supporting delivery using modern implementation methodologies

Key Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Group Reporting
  • Asset Accounting
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Solid understanding of finance processes such as Month-End Close, Financial Consolidation, and Intercompany accounting within multinational organisations
• Experience designing SAP Enterprise Structures aligned to business requirements
• Proven ability to lead fit-to-standard workshops and translate requirements into functional design
• Hands-on configuration experience across SAP S/4HANA modules
• Experience producing and reviewing functional and design documentation
• Strong understanding of delivery methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall)
• Experience working within structured project governance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Requirement:

• Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) is required due to public sector engagements

Desirable

• ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience within public sector projects
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, or other financial reporting standards