Northern Data Group are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Systems Manager (FSM) (SAP S4/HANA) on an initial 3 month contract, with a view to extend.
As the FSM, you will be part of the Group Finance Team helping to shape our ERP system SAP S4/Hana with a focus on transitioning the SAP support function from an external provider to Northern Data Group. The FSM will also be required to assess the Group’s requirements for internal resourcing post-transition and establish an SAP Centre of Excellence.
Northern Data Group is a leading provider of full-stack AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) solutions, leveraging a network of high-density, liquid-cooled, GPU-based technology to enable the world’s most innovative companies. Together with our partners, we are passionate about the potential of HPC to drive both technological and societal transformation.
Northern Data has one of the largest GPU clusters in Europe through its Taiga Cloud business, while its Ardent Data Centers business has approximately 250MW of power deployed or coming online across eight global data centers by 2027. Northern Data enjoys access to cutting-edge chips and hardware for maximum performance and efficiency. At every step, our customers are supported by Northern Data’s best-in-class technologists and engineers for rapid, flexible deployment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable SAP S4/Hana specialist with experience in systems implementation and integration to make a significant impact in transforming the Group’s SAP capabilities.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work closely with our external provider to assess the capabilities and resourcing required by the Group to bring all SAP support functions in-house.
* Build an internal SAP Centre of Excellence which is capable of supporting the Group with its SAP support requirements.
* Work closely with Finance, IT, and cross-functional teams to ensure Finance Systems support efficient reporting for internal and external requirements.
SAP CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE RESPONSIBITIES
* Service desk administration through managing Jira tickets raised by teams.
* Trouble-shoot SAP issues related to Financial Reporting month-end and quarter-end closes.
* General break-fix and issue resolutions.
* Functional support such as adding, removing or changing: New company codes, Bank accounts, GL accounts, Cost centres, Profit centres, Plants, Materials.
* Support SAP enhancements when re
* Support flow of data between SAP and consolidation module (Lucanet)
* System administration
* User administration
* Transport management
* Database administration
* System security
* Job scheduling and batch processing/monitoring
* Performance monitoring
* Cloud infrastructure management (partnering with SAP as part of Rise contract)
* Change/release management upgrade (targeted for 2026)
* Security and compliance
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
* Extensive experience in implementing and integrating SAP/S4HANA
* Proven track record delivering SAP/S4HANA across multi-entity global organisations
* Managing SAP Centre of Excellence or equivalent in-house systems team
* Experience training local finance teams on best practices
* Previous experience of working in a fast-paced finance environment
* Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to operate confidently across functions and geographies.
* Pragmatic, hands-on, and delivery-driven, with the ability to manage programmes strategically
* Demonstrated ability to drive pace, influence outcomes, and deliver results in complex, transformation-led environments.