S/4HANA Finance Functional Consultant

Job Title

S/4HANA Finance Functional Consultant / Solution Architect cum Program Manager

Location & Work Mode

London – Onsite (4 days/week)

Program Overview

Lead a high‑impact SAP transformation program transitioning from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, with concurrent implementations of Ariba, SuccessFactors, and Concur. The majority of build and configuration is complete; the program is entering Systems Integration Testing (SIT), followed by User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Operations Acceptance Testing (OAT), and Dress Rehearsals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on S/4HANA Finance capabilities, especially in the context of ECC transition.
• Validate and refine existing configurations; support ongoing build activities.
• Ensure robust integration across Ariba (Procurement), SuccessFactors (HR), and Concur (Travel & Expense) modules.
• Oversee upstream and downstream application integration, including systems such as Summit and other financial platforms.
• Maintain data consistency, process alignment, and seamless flow across integrated systems.
• Address functional gaps and ensure alignment with business processes, especially around Grants and Donor Funds.
• Lead and coordinate SIT, UAT, OAT, and Dress Rehearsals phases.
• Collaborate closely with the testing team to drive creation of test scenarios and test cases; support execution.
• Triage, prioritize, and resolve defects identified during testing.
• Track and mitigate risks; drive stakeholder engagement and communication across business, IT, and external partners.
• Develop and manage the cutover strategy and detailed cutover plan for the transition from ECC to S/4HANA.
• Coordinate cutover activities across Finance, HR, Procurement, and IT teams; ensure readiness of systems, data, and stakeholders for go‑live.
• Lead cutover rehearsals and align with overall program timelines and business operations.
• Lead the transition from implementation to Business‑As‑Usual (BAU) support; define stabilization plans and hyper‑care support models.
• Define handover processes to operations teams; monitor post go‑live performance and resolve residual issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Finance‑related topics; facilitate workshops, issue resolution, and decision‑making forums.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of SAP Finance experience, with at least 2 full‑cycle S/4HANA implementations.
• Strong understanding of SAP ECC to S/4HANA transition processes.
• Proven experience in Program/Project Management within SAP environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Ariba, SuccessFactors, and Concur implementations and integrations.
• Deep understanding of upstream systems such as Summit, and downstream application integration in SAP landscapes.
• Experience with Grants and Donor Funds processes and configurations.
• Strong engagement with testing teams for test case creation, execution, and defect resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning programs to BAU support post go‑live.
• Hands‑on experience with cutover planning and execution in SAP programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work onsite in London 4 days/week.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certification in S/4HANA Finance.
• Experience in public sector or non‑profit environments.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior

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