Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
SAP Finance Functional Lead
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Job Summary
We are MHCLG
Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.
We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance and Analytics Senior Product Manager, who is technically strong, adaptable, and user focused to join the team to assist with the Finance developments and maintaining our recently implemented S/4 HANA and BW/4 HANA systems.
This role is a fixed term contract with the possibility of being made permanent.
Find out more about our Digital teams and what they are working on through our MHCLG Digital blog. Please note that MHCLG do not offer visa sponsorship and applicants will need a valid visa for the duration of your employment.
Job Description
As a SAP Finance Functional Lead, you'll:
- Act as Product Manager providing support to the key business users of our SAP S4, BW and Workzone products
- Translate emerging business and user needs into clear, prioritised requirements that deliver key improvements whilst keeping abreast of SAP releases and innovations and evolving user needs
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for SAP Finance and Analytics products, from discovery and design through configuration to delivery, ensuring SAP solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable and aligned with SAP standard functionality
- Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap and priorities, balancing user needs, technical constraints, risk and value for money
- Ensure alignment with wider Finance transformation goals and cross-government initiatives such as the Unity Programme
- Ensure that issues affecting Finance & Analytics processes are addressed appropriately, and that the team use root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, engaging collaboratively to understand business and end user needs in the core Department and our arms-length body customers, working strategically with stakeholders and our suppliers
- Identify and manage risk, issues and improvements together with project and resource dependencies
As a SAP Finance Functional Lead, You'll
Act as Product Manager providing support to the key business users of our SAP S4, BW and Workzone products Translate emerging business and user needs into clear, prioritised requirements that deliver key improvements whilst keeping abreast of SAP releases and innovations and evolving user needs Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for SAP Finance and Analytics products, from discovery and design through configuration to delivery, ensuring SAP solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable and aligned with SAP standard functionality Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap and priorities, balancing user needs, technical constraints, risk and value for money Ensure alignment with wider Finance transformation goals and cross-government initiatives such as the Unity Programme Ensure that issues affecting Finance & Analytics processes are addressed appropriately, and that the team use root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, engaging collaboratively to understand business and end user needs in the core Department and our arms-length body customers, working strategically with stakeholders and our suppliers Identify and manage risk, issues and improvements together with project and resource dependencies
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Person specification
As a SAP Finance Functional Lead, You'll Have
- A minimum of 3 SAP Finance Project Lifecycles and hands on configuration and support experience of SAP S4/Hana (including experience with all or most of: Record to Report; Asset Accounting; Project Systems; Grants & Funds Management; Group Reporting; Business Warehouse/SAP Analytics; and Business Planning & Consolidation)
- Deep functional knowledge of data, processes and integration points with other SAP modules
- Ability to ensure alignment between the business requirements/needs and the application solutions/services
- IT Proficiency with the proven ability to work at pace within a technical environment with highly experienced IT professionals in either a leadership and/or supporting capacity
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, able to work to tight deadlines, managing complex and conflicting priorities, while maintaining an excellent eye for detail and ensuring all outputs are accurate, comprehensive and consistent
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to document detailed technical functional specifications, test scripts and test plans and monitor progress
- Flexibility as a team player with excellent communication, people and influencing abilities
- Enthusiasm as a self-starter, excited about change and committed to the improvement of the Finance system, processes and user experience
Alongside your salary of £58,092, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £16,829 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click here.
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Selection process details
Application and Selection
The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:
- Ability
- Experience
- Technical
Please ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.
Note: We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.
Stage 1: Sift (CV)
CV Assessed On Experience & Technical
Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.
In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead sift question listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.
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Lead sift question (Experience): Describe your most recent SAP project experience.
Stage 2: Interview
- Experience: Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.
- Ability: Candidates will be required to do a 5-10 minute presentation.*
- Technical: Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. Candidates will be asked to prepare a 5-10 minute presentation, further details will be provided on invitation to interview.
Sift and Interview Dates
Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 3rd August 2026 with interview dates to follow.
Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.
How We Recruit
Find out everything you need to know before applying here..
- Applying
- Sifting
- Interview
- Interview Results & Feedback
- Reserve List
- Near Miss
- Civil Service Grades
- We are a DCS, RIS & GPTWV employer
- Reasonable Adjustments
How To Apply
What you need to know before applying.
You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly.
- Security Clearance Requirements
- Civil Service Nationality Requirements
- Right to Work
- Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles
- CV Declaration
- Sponsorships
- Salary and Grade
- Existing Civil Servants
- Conflict of Interest
- Location and Flexible Working
- Fixed Term Contracts
- Internal Fraud Database
- Appeals and Complaints
Security Clearance Requirements
London Office: SC
National Office: SC
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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