Infoplus Technologies UK Limited
SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager
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SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager (Project Manager - S4 Finance)
FTE
London, UK (Hybrid)
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager to lead the Finance workstream delivery for a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation in a Banking & Financial Services (BFS) environment.
This is a senior client-facing leadership role, responsible for end-to-end finance delivery execution, governance, quality assurance, and stakeholder management. The role requires deep SAP S/4HANA Finance expertise, strong program leadership skills, and proven experience delivering high-quality outcomes in regulated financial environments.
The Finance Manager works closely with the Finance Solutions Architect, Program Manager, and cross-functional leads to ensure successful delivery from Fit-to-Standard through go-live and hypercare.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary liaison with client finance stakeholders, including:
- CFO organization
- Finance Controllers
- Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance teams
- Client Project and Program Management
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and represent the Finance workstream in governance forums
- Support client change management, finance transformation initiatives, and business readiness activities
SAP S/4HANA Finance Delivery Leadership
- Lead and manage end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Finance delivery, covering:
- Fit-to-Standard and design
- Build and configuration
- Testing (Unit, SIT, UAT)
- Cutover, go-live, and hypercare
- Drive solution implementation across core SAP S/4HANA Finance submodules, including:
- FI-GL (General Ledger & Universal Journal)
- FI-AP (Accounts Payable)
- FI-AR (Accounts Receivable)
- Bank Accounting & Cash Management
- Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
- Period-End, Month-End, and Year-End Closing
- Financial, Statutory, and Management Reporting
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Integration Oversight & End-to-End Process Alignment
- Ensure seamless finance integration alignment with:
- SAP Ariba (procurement, invoicing, and finance postings)
- SAP SuccessFactors (HR payroll postings and finance reporting, where applicable)
- Other third-party and legacy systems
- Coordinate closely with Technical, Ariba, and SuccessFactors leads to ensure end-to-end process integrity and reconciliation
Governance, Quality & Compliance
- Own delivery governance and quality assurance for all finance deliverables, including:
- Functional design and solution documentation
- Configuration and build reviews
- Testing strategy, execution oversight, and defect triage
- Cutover planning, mock conversions, and execution
- Ensure compliance with BFS regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements
- Review and approve:
- Functional specifications
- Configuration and solution decisions
- Design deviations and solution trade-offs
- Proactively manage finance scope, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution
Team Leadership & Delivery Management
- Lead, mentor, and guide onsite and offshore SAP Finance consultants
- Ensure consistent delivery standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the Finance team
- Coordinate closely with the Finance Solutions Architect to ensure design integrity and execution alignment
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Required Skills & Experience
- 15+ years of SAP Finance experience, with leadership roles on large-scale programs
- Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA Finance greenfield implementations
- Deep SAP S/4HANA Finance expertise across:
- Financial Accounting and Period-End Close
- Statutory, Regulatory, and Management Reporting
- Finance controls, audit, and compliance
- Strong experience operating within BFS or other regulated financial services environments
- Extensive client-facing experience with senior finance stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in delivery governance, quality assurance, and program execution
- Strong understanding of finance integration touchpoints with SAP Ariba and SAP SuccessFactors
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
- Prior experience with BFS clients in the UK or European markets
- Exposure to Central Finance, Group Reporting, or Advanced Financial Close
- Experience delivering finance solutions in global, multi-entity, or multi-country landscapes
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- High attention to detail with a quality-first and risk-aware mindset
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, large-scale, and regulated environments
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