Programme Manager – SAP S/4 Finance Transformation

Ellis Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The ELLIS Group Architects Pty is seeking a Programme Manager to lead SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation, upgrades and related finance technology initiatives. You will partner with senior Finance and IT stakeholders to optimise processes, manage complex delivery programmes and establish a sustainable SAP operating model in a UK context.

This hybrid role requires strong programme governance, budget and risk management, with expertise in R2R, P2P and O2C processes and experience coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience leading SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Finance processes, particularly R2R, P2P and O2C.
• Experience managing programme budgets, governance, risks, dependencies and executive reporting.
• Proven experience managing System Integrators, suppliers and Statements of Work.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Concur, SAP Analytics Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation, implementation and upgrade programmes.
• Manage programme plans, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and governance.
• Drive improvements across Finance processes, including Record to Report, Procure to Pay and Order to Cash.
• Manage System Integrators, Managed Service Providers and third-party technology vendors.
• Engage senior stakeholders, manage escalations and oversee delivery through testing, deployment, hypercare and BAU transition.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Stakeholder management

Programme governance

Budget management

Finance processes (R2R/P2P/O2C)

Leadership

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Concur

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Programme Manager – SAP S/4 HANA & Finance Transformation

Location: Midlands

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience, outside of IR35

An experienced Programme Manager is required to lead SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation, upgrades and wider Finance technology initiatives for a leading UK organisation. You will work with senior Finance and IT stakeholders to optimise financial processes, manage complex delivery programmes and establish a sustainable SAP operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation, implementation and upgrade programmes.
• Manage programme plans, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and governance.
• Drive improvements across Finance processes, including Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P) and Order to Cash (O2C).
• Manage System Integrators, Managed Service Providers and third-party technology vendors.
• Engage senior stakeholders, manage escalations and oversee delivery through testing, deployment, hypercare and BAU transition.

Skills Required

• Proven experience leading complex SAP S/4HANA Finance transformation, implementation or major upgrade programmes.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes, particularly R2R, P2P and O2C.
• Experience managing programme budgets, governance, risks, dependencies and executive reporting.
• Proven experience managing System Integrators, suppliers, contracts and Statements of Work.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive decisions in complex environments
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Concur, SAP Analytics Cloud