SAP Financial Accounting & Group Reporting Lead
Our client is seeking an experienced SAP professional to join their Technology and Transformation practice, with a focus on delivering large-scale S/4HANA and SAP-enabled Finance Transformation programmes.
This organisation has a well-established presence in SAP consulting, supporting clients through advisory, implementation, and operational services to deliver impactful, enterprise-wide transformation.
You will join a high-performing, collaborative environment, working on complex, high-profile projects alongside experienced professionals across international teams. This role offers strong career progression and exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Manager – Senior Manager, SAP Financial Accounting & Group Reporting Lead, you will play a key leadership role in delivering finance transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include:
- Leading teams of functional consultants to design and deliver SAP finance solutions across large-scale transformation programmes
- Advising clients on best practice use of SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting capabilities
- Driving business process design and ensuring alignment with SAP standard functionality
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at senior levels
- Supporting business development activities and contributing to practice growth
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Keeping up to date with SAP innovations, including AI and automation within finance
- Supporting delivery using modern implementation methodologies
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting, including:
- General Ledger
- Group Reporting
- Asset Accounting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Solid understanding of finance processes such as Month-End Close, Financial Consolidation, and Intercompany accounting within multinational organisations
- Experience designing SAP Enterprise Structures aligned to business requirements
- Proven ability to lead fit-to-standard workshops and translate requirements into functional design
- Hands-on configuration experience across SAP S/4HANA modules
- Experience producing and reviewing functional and design documentation
- Strong understanding of delivery methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall)
- Experience working within structured project governance frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Requirement:
- Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) is required due to public sector engagements
Desirable
- ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience within public sector projects
- Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, or other financial reporting standards