SAP FI Lead Consultant (SAP Public Sector)
Next Ventures are currently executing a search for a senior, hands‑on SAP Finance (FI) specialist with indepth public sector experience from a business consultancy background.
Contract Details
- Duration:12‑month initial contract
- Programme Length:Up to 3 years
- Location:UK / EU‑based project (Must be UK or EU passport holder). Can be based anywhere in the UK or EU.
- Working Model:Remote, hybrid, or on‑site depending on security requirements.
- Travel:Approximately once per month within Europe
- Start Date:ASAP
Eligibility Requirements
- EU or UK passport holder
- Eligible for security clearance
- Existing SC or DV clearance is advantageous
Core Experience Required
- SAP FI Lead / Senior SAP FI Consultant experience
- SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
- Defence & Security or Public sector experience
- Experience working on large public‑sector or defence transformation programmes
- Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, and programme leadership
Highly Desirable
- SAP & Public Sector experience
- Knowledge of:
- NATO standards
- Ministry of Defence (MoD) frameworks
- Defence procurement and governance processes
- Consultancy background
- Professional finance/accountancy background.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- SAP FI functional expertise
- Defence/ Public‑sector programme experience
- Security clearance eligibility
- Leadership and consulting skills
- Ability to work in highly regulated environments
Likely Responsibilities
- Lead SAP FI workstreams within a defence programme
- Design and govern finance processes in S/4HANA
- Ensure compliance with defence security and audit requirements
- Coordinate with business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical SAP teams
- Support programme governance, testing, deployment, and operational readiness
Market Assessment
This is a niche role. Candidates are likely to be:
- Senior SAP FI Leads
- SAP Finance Architects
- Former Big 4 or major consulting professionals with public‑sector SAP experience
The strongest profiles will have a combination of SAP FI leadership, defence‑sector exposure, and active or obtainable SC/DV clearance.
