Job Description: SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager (Project Manager - S4 Finance )
Domain: Banking & Financial Services (BFS)
Project Type: Greenfield Implementation
Location: London, UK
Experience: 15+ years
Engagement: Full-time / Project-based
Is it Permanent / Contract: Open for both Perm/Contract inside IR35
Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: 4 days per week from office for the first few months and then 3 days per week from office
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Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager to lead the Finance workstream delivery for a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation in a Banking & Financial Services (BFS) environment.
This is a senior client-facing leadership role, responsible for end-to-end finance delivery execution, governance, quality assurance, and stakeholder management. The role requires deep SAP S/4HANA Finance expertise, strong program leadership skills, and proven experience delivering high-quality outcomes in regulated financial environments.
The Finance Manager works closely with the Finance Solutions Architect, Program Manager, and cross-functional leads to ensure successful delivery from Fit-to-Standard through go-live and hypercare.
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Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management
· Act as the primary liaison with client finance stakeholders, including:
* CFO organization
* Finance Controllers
* Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance teams
* Client Project and Program Management
· Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and represent the Finance workstream in governance forums
· Support client change management, finance transformation initiatives, and business readiness activities
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SAP S/4HANA Finance Delivery Leadership
* Lead and manage end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance delivery, covering:
* o Fit-to-Standard and design
* o Build and configuration
* o Testing (Unit, SIT, UAT)
* o Cutover, go-live, and hypercare
* Drive solution implementation across core SAP S/4HANA Finance submodules, including:
* o FI-GL (General Ledger & Universal Journal)
* o FI-AP (Accounts Payable)
* o FI-AR (Accounts Receivable)
* o Bank Accounting & Cash Management
* o Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
* o Period-End, Month-End, and Year-End Closing
* o Financial, Statutory, and Management Reporting
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Integration Oversight & End-to-End Process Alignment
* Ensure seamless finance integration alignment with:
* o SAP Ariba (procurement, invoicing, and finance postings)
* o SAP SuccessFactors (HR payroll postings and finance reporting, where applicable)
* o Other third-party and legacy systems
* Coordinate closely with Technical, Ariba, and SuccessFactors leads to ensure end-to-end process integrity and reconciliation
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* Governance, Quality & Compliance
* Own delivery governance and quality assurance for all finance deliverables, including:
* o Functional design and solution documentation
* o Configuration and build reviews
* o Testing strategy, execution oversight, and defect triage
* o Cutover planning, mock conversions, and execution
* Ensure compliance with BFS regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements
* Review and approve:
* o Functional specifications
* o Configuration and solution decisions
* o Design deviations and solution trade-offs
* Proactively manage finance scope, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution
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* Team Leadership & Delivery Management
* Lead, mentor, and guide onsite and offshore SAP Finance consultants
* Ensure consistent delivery standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the Finance team
* Coordinate closely with the Finance Solutions Architect to ensure design integrity and execution alignment
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* Required Skills & Experience
* 15+ years of SAP Finance experience, with leadership roles on large-scale programs
* Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA Finance greenfield implementations
* Deep SAP S/4HANA Finance expertise across:
* o Financial Accounting and Period-End Close
* o Statutory, Regulatory, and Management Reporting
* o Finance controls, audit, and compliance
* Strong experience operating within BFS or other regulated financial services environments
* Extensive client-facing experience with senior finance stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience in delivery governance, quality assurance, and program execution
* Strong understanding of finance integration touchpoints with SAP Ariba and SAP SuccessFactors
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Preferred Qualifications
* SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
* Prior experience with BFS clients in the UK or European markets
* Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, or Advanced Financial Close
* Experience delivering finance solutions in global, multi-entity, or multi-country landscapes
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Soft Skills & Competencies
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
* Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
* High attention to detail with a quality-first and risk-aware mindset
* Ability to operate effectively in complex, large-scale, and regulated environments