SAP Finance Project Manager

Darwin Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an SAP S4 Finance Project Manager for a major SAP S/4HANA transformation project in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead the Finance workstream, ensuring governance and delivery standards while engaging with senior stakeholders. This is a freelance role, requiring 4 days onsite per week and a minimum of 5 years experience in Finance projects. Interested applicants should submit their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Finance projects on SAP S/4HANA.
• At least 5 years working on relevant Finance projects.
• Ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SAP Finance workstream.
• Drive delivery and planning with the System Integrator.
• Own and manage the integrated project schedule.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA implementation

SAP Finance functional background

Stakeholder management

Job description

Darwin are working with an exciting client in South Africa. Our client is embarking on a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme as part of a multi-year initiative.

Job Title: SAP S4 Finance Project Manager
Client Location: Cape Town, South Africa (4 days on-site per week – non-negotiable)
Contract Length: 12 months / 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Freelance
Rate: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

Project Brief: The SAP Finance Project Manager will lead the Finance workstream from a SAP perspective, working closely with senior internal stakeholders, the CFO-sponsored Finance business lead, and the System Integrator.

Must Have Skills / Experience:

• Must have worked on a major S/4HANA implementation previously
• Strong SAP Finance functional background
• Min. 5 years experience on Finance projects.
• Assertive, professional, and comfortable operating in a highly visible role
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across executive to delivery levels

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SAP Finance workstream within a large S/4HANA programme
• Drive delivery and planning in partnership with the System Integrator
• Own and manage the integrated project schedule across internal and SI resources
• Act as the primary Finance-facing SAP project authority
• Engage confidently with C-suite stakeholders, senior finance leaders, accountants, and consultants
• Challenge legacy processes and support business-led transformation
• Ensure governance, planning, and delivery standards are maintained throughout the programme

If this role is of interest, please send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Taz Khan