Finance Manager – Global Compliance – D365 & SAP

Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions seeks a Finance Manager – Global Compliance & ERP to lead D365 and SAP initiatives across US, EMEA, and APAC. You will act as the Finance SME for global retail technology projects and oversee data interface governance into SAP.

The role combines Finance, Retail Technology, and Operations, requiring hands-on ERP experience, global UAT, and a proactive approach to risk and automation across multi-country teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP integration in a global context.
• Experience leading ERP roll-outs and system integration across multiple regions.
• Finance systems qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE) preferred.
• Ability to operate across international time zones (EMEA, US, APAC).
• Strong focus on process automation and reporting improvement.

Responsibilities

• Finance SME & Tech Initiatives: Lead Dynamics 365 retail initiatives across regions.
• UAT & system stress testing across multi-country time zones.
• Interface management between D365 and SAP to ensure seamless data flow.
• Compliance & audit support with internal/external auditors.
• Drive automation and improved reporting across core finance processes.

Skills

D365 expertise

SAP integration

Finance systems

UAT testing

Automation

Global roll-outs

Job description

Are you a Finance Systems Specialist with a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP integration within global retail operations?

We are seeking a Finance Manager – Global Compliance & ERP to join our Global Experiences client. Sitting at the intersection of Finance, Retail Technology, and Operations, you will act as the primary Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-impact D365 retail technology initiatives, global UAT stress testing, and seamless data interface governance into SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance SME & Tech Initiatives: Serve as the Lead Finance Systems partner for all global Microsoft Dynamics 365 retail initiatives across US, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• UAT & System Stress Testing: Drive global UAT, stress tests, and system maintenance across multi-country time zones, identifying system/compliance risks ahead of sign-offs.
• Interface Management (D365 SAP): Partner closely with Technology & Ops teams to ensure daily interfaces between line-of-business (LOB) retail systems and SAP R2R function smoothly.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Liaise with internal and external auditors, supporting risk mitigation and providing cover for compliance queries.
• Process Automation & Optimization: Identify friction points across core finance processes to drive automation, workflows, and enhanced reporting insights.

What We Are Looking For

• System Expertise: Hands-on functional proficiency in both Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP (R2R interface experience is essential).
• Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates from Retail, FMCG, Multi-site Experiences, or Consumer Products.
• Global Roll-out Track Record: Demonstrable experience participating in global ERP roll-outs, testing, and system integration projects across matrix organizations.
• Accounting Qualification: ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE) in Finance Systems.
• Global Mindset: Ability to work flexibly across international time zones (EMEA, US, APAC).