Project Manager (SAP S4 Finance)

Job Description: Job Description: SAP S/4HANA Finance Manager (Project Manager - S4 Finance ) Domain: Banking & Financial Services (BFS) Project Type: Greenfield Implementation Location: London, UK Experience: 15+ years 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: o Fit-to-Standard and design o Build and configuration o Testing (Unit, SIT, UAT) o Cutover, go-live, and hypercare Drive solution implementation across core SAP S/4HANA Finance submodules, including: o FI-GL (General Ledger & Universal Journal) o FI-AP (Accounts Payable) o FI-AR (Accounts Receivable) o Bank Accounting & Cash Management o Asset Accounting (FI-AA) o Period-End, Month-End, and Year-End Closing o Financial, Statutory, and Management Reporting Integration Oversight & End-to-End Process Alignment Ensure seamless finance integration alignment with: o SAP Ariba (procurement, invoicing, and finance postings) o SAP SuccessFactors (HR payroll postings and finance reporting, where applicable) o 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: o Functional design and solution documentation o Configuration and build reviews o Testing strategy, execution oversight, and defect triage o Cutover planning, mock conversions, and execution Ensure compliance with BFS regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements Review and approve: o Functional specifications o Configuration and solution decisions o 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 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: o Financial Accounting and Period-End Close o Statutory, Regulatory, and Management Reporting o 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