SAP S/4HANA Finance Business Readiness Lead

SAP S/4HANA Business Readiness Lead
Pay Rate: £650/day Inside IR35 via umbrella
Contract Length: 3-Month Initial Contract (Possible Extension)
Location: Hook, Hampshire (Hybrid 3 days on site)

We're supporting a large organisation as it enters the final stages of a significant SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.

The Role

As the SAP S/4HANA Finance Business Readiness Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring users, processes and documentation are fully prepared ahead of system go-live.

You'll act as a bridge between Finance, the implementation team and end users, helping to drive adoption while providing quality assurance across key programme deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Review and quality assure SAP S/4HANA training materials and user documentation.


• Create and refine process guides, desktop procedures and work instructions.


• Support business readiness and change management activities.


• Assist with the delivery of end-user training programmes.


• Act as a Finance SME during training sessions and readiness activities.


• Review implementation partner deliverables and challenge where appropriate.


• Map and document new finance processes and controls.


• Identify gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.


• Support stakeholders through go-live preparation and adoption activities.


• Contribute to a smooth transition into the live SAP S/4HANA environment

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


• Previous SAP S/4HANA Cloud programme experience.


• Experience supporting large ERP transformation programmes.


• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.


• Experience developing or reviewing process documentation and training materials.


• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.


• Experience supporting business readiness, user adoption or change initiatives.


• Ability to join quickly and deliver value from the outset

Highly Desirable

• SAP Finance or SAP FICO experience.


• Record-to-Report (R2R) process knowledge.


• Finance transformation programme experience.


• Experience working alongside major systems integrators and consulting partners.


• Go-live, cutover or hypercare support experience.


• Shared Services or Global Finance Services experience

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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