IT Expert Principal

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as IT Expert Principal Job Overview: Role: IT Expert Principal (SAP Fiori Configuration Specialist)Location:  Edinburgh EH5 2XS Contract: 05thMay'26 - 05thNov'26 (6 months)Mandatory check: Active SC Pay Rates: Inside IR35 Umbrella Rate: £692.47/day (via a Hays approved umbrella company).PAYE Basic Rate: £533.50/day On-site Mode: Hybrid (2 days a week)Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Reporting to: Finance Systems Team (with close collaboration with SAP Application Team and SAP GRC Design Team)Overview: We are seeking an SAP Fiori specialist to activate and configure standard Fiori apps across Core Finance, Treasury, Taxation, and Reporting within an S/4HANA Finance transformation. The role supports the L4 Design phase (Apr-Jul 2026) and must align tightly with the SAP GRC Access Controls project to ensure compliant, secure role and permissions design.Key Responsibilities

• Activate and configure in-scope standard SAP Fiori apps identified through L4 Finance design sessions.
• Build and maintain Fiori Launchpad catalogues, spaces, pages, and tiles.
• Work with the SAP GRC team to ensure all catalogue and role design is aligned to UAR, SoD, and role-based access controls.
• Support functional Finance, Treasury, Tax, and Reporting teams with app feasibility, design input, and configuration insights.
• Prepare configuration documentation and manage the transport process through Test and Production.
• Support SIT and UAT cycles, resolving configuration and access-related issues.

Core Skills & Experience (Required)

• Strong hands-on experience configuring SAP Fiori apps in S/4HANA.
• Deep understanding of Fiori Launchpad design (catalogues, pages/spaces, tiles, app roles).
• Experience with Finance-related Fiori apps, especially in areas such as:
• Core Finance (GL, AP, AR, Assets, CO)
• Treasury (cash, liquidity, payments)
• Taxation (indirect tax, compliance)
• Reporting & analytics (Fiori Insights, embedded reporting)
• Familiarity with SAP GRC Access Controls including UAR, SoD, and role-based access principles.
• Ability to work across Finance, GRC, SAP application teams, and business stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, and configuration governance skills.

Additional Useful Experience (Desirable)

• Prior involvement in S/4HANA Finance transformation or Fiori-led process rollouts.
• Understanding of SAP security/authorisation concepts (roles, profiles, catalogues).
• Knowledge of Treasury, Tax, or Reporting data flows in S/4HANA.

Deliverables

• Activated and configured a set of Fiori apps aligned to the L4 design scope.
• Fiori Launchpad structure (catalogues, spaces, pages) aligned to GRC-approved roles and permissions.
• Configuration documentation and transport packages for Test and Production.
• Support for SIT/UAT and handover to BAU.

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