Job Description
Lead SAP Finance Consultant – S/4HANA Public Cloud
Contract | Inside IR35 | £395 per day | Hybrid (Nottingham)
We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP Finance Consultant to lead the Finance workstream on an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation. This is a hands-on delivery role, requiring strong configuration experience alongside workstream and stakeholder leadership.
The role will own the end-to-end Finance solution across core processes, ensuring alignment with SAP Best Practices, Public Cloud standards, and programme delivery governance.
Key Responsibilities Solution & Delivery Leadership
* Lead the Finance workstream covering Record to Report, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and Asset Accounting
* Own end-to-end Finance solution design aligned to SAP Best Practices and Public Cloud principles
* Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and drive adoption of standard functionality
* Act as the primary Finance SME and point of escalation
Team Leadership & Governance
* Lead and coordinate SAP Finance consultants within the workstream
* Allocate work, review deliverables, and ensure quality across configuration, documentation, and testing
* Work closely with Programme, Technical, Integration, Data, and Security leads
* Ensure adherence to delivery methodology (e.g. SAP Activate), governance, and timelines
Stakeholder Engagement
* Engage with senior finance stakeholders, process owners, and business leads
* Provide clear guidance on Public Cloud limitations, extensibility, and integration approaches
* Support change adoption across Finance teams
* Support audit, compliance, and controls discussions where required
Configuration & Implementation
* Configure and oversee SAP S/4HANA Finance including:
o General Ledger (GL)
o Accounts Payable (AP)
o Accounts Receivable (AR)
o Asset Accounting (AA)
o Bank Accounting, Cash Management, and Financial Close
* Support integration with MM, SD, Projects, and external systems
* Lead testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT) and support cutover and go-live activities
Required Experience
* Strong experience as an SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant, including Lead role experience
* Proven delivery experience on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations
* Deep functional knowledge of core Finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C)
* Strong understanding of Fit-to-Standard and SAP Best Practices
* Experience leading workshops with senior stakeholders
* Experience managing teams and workstreams in structured delivery environments
* SAP Activate methodology experience
* Experience using SAP Cloud ALM and/or SAP Solution Manager
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Experience
* Experience in UK public sector or regulated environments
* Understanding of public sector finance processes, controls, and reporting
* Integration knowledge across SAP modules or third-party systems
* Experience supporting data migration and finance cutover
* Background in consulting or system integration
Logistics
* Contract length: Initial 3 months, with likely extension
* Rate: £395 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE)
* Location: Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week onsite in Nottingham
* Start: Subject to BPSS clearance
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