Finance Process Manager

Serco Group plc; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Process Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting critical phases of an ERP transformation program centered around SAP S/4HANA, with responsibilities including testing cycle execution and process documentation. The ideal candidate will hold an ACCA or CIMA qualification, possess hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience, and demonstrate a strong understanding of Record to Report processes. This position offers hybrid working options with UK-wide travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Experience in ERP finance transformation and end-to-end R2R processes.
• Strong documentation skills for processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as key R2R representative within the SAP S/4HANA programme.
• Support system design validation and execute testing cycles.
• Develop R2R process maps and provide post-go-live support.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA experience

ERP finance transformation

Record to Report (R2R)

Process documentation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Finance Process Manager (R2R)

6-Month FTC • Location: Hook (2 days per week) + UK-wide travel

Serco is undergoing a major finance transformation as we implement SAP S/4HANA across our UK and international operations. We are seeking an experienced R2R Finance Process Manager, joining on a 6‑month fixed term contract, to support critical phases of this programme.

This is a high‑impact role ideal for senior finance professionals with significant experience in ERP transformation, SAP S/4HANA design, testing, and process implementation.

What you'll be doing :

• Act as a key R2R representative within the SAP S/4HANA programme.
• Support system design validation, ensuring configuration aligns with accounting policy, controls and business requirements.
• Lead and execute testing cycles, including unit testing, System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Create, maintain and execute R2R test scripts, scenarios and documentation.
• Log, track, resolve and re‑test defects alongside IT, ERP partners and workstream leads.
• Develop future‑state R2R process maps, desktop procedures and control frameworks.
• Support cutover activities, including data validation, reconciliation and cutover rehearsals.
• Provide post‑go‑live hypercare support and ensure transition into BAU.

What you'll bring :

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant hands‑on SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Demonstrable experience in ERP finance transformation.
• Strong, practical understanding of end‑to‑end Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Experience documenting processes, controls and operating procedures.

Desirable

• Experience supporting large‑scale SAP deployments across multiple business units.
• Experience working in a complex, multi‑site or multinational organisation.
• Exposure to supporting cross‑functional integration in SAP programmes.

What makes you right for this role

• A confident, credible finance professional who can influence senior stakeholders.
• A hands‑on problem solver with a strong systems mindset.
• Highly resilient in fast‑paced, changing environments.
• Someone who can step into a project and deliver quickly.
• Comfortable working across business and technology teams.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Finance Process Manager with strong SAP S/4HANA and R2R expertise, we would love to hear from you.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

At Serco we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.