SAP S/4 HANA Finance Data Expert

Summary: The SAP S/4HANA Finance Data Expert role involves supporting a major transformation programme by defining and documenting finance data standards for S/4HANA implementation. This contract position requires collaboration between business, data, and technology teams to ensure operational and analytical needs are met. The expert will also drive data readiness and governance in alignment with global standards. The role is hybrid and based in London, with a contract duration of 6 months and the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document S/4HANA target state business data standards, particularly in the Enterprise Planning & Management Reporting (EP&MR) domain.
• Support global design with best-practice data proposals, covering objects such as Profit Centres, Cost Centres, WBS elements, and COPA fields.
• Ensure alignment with S/4HANA Data Governance Framework and global data standards.
• Drive data readiness, harmonisation, cleansing, and migration plans.
• Act as a bridge between business, data, and technology teams, ensuring solutions meet operational and analytical needs.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of SAP or S/4HANA data structures related to planning and reporting.
• Experience working with Profit Centres, Cost Centres, Product Hierarchies, and Margin Analysis (COPA).
• Understanding of data's role in process execution and analytics.
• Proven track record in large, global organisations, preferably matrixed environments.
• Qualified accountant with hands-on experience in planning and management reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

SAP S/4HANA Finance Data Expert
Hybrid, London | Contract - Outside IR35 | 6 months + Extension Possible

We're seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Data Expert to support a major transformation programme. This contract role plays a key part in shaping and delivering finance data standards and readiness for S/4HANA implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document S/4HANA target state business data standards, particularly in the Enterprise Planning & Management Reporting (EP&MR) domain.

• Support global design with best-practice data proposals, covering objects such as Profit Centres, Cost Centres, WBS elements, and COPA fields.

• Ensure alignment with S/4HANA Data Governance Framework and global data standards.

• Drive data readiness, harmonisation, cleansing, and migration plans.

• Act as a bridge between business, data, and technology teams, ensuring solutions meet operational and analytical needs.

Essential Experience:

• Strong knowledge of SAP or S/4HANA data structures related to planning and reporting.

• Experience working with Profit Centres, Cost Centres, Product Hierarchies, and Margin Analysis (COPA).

• Understanding of data's role in process execution and analytics.

• Proven track record in large, global organisations, preferably matrixed environments.

• Qualified accountant with hands-on experience in planning and management reporting.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Previous S/4HANA implementation experience.

• Background in life sciences or healthcare.

• Data Governance and Data Quality improvement experience.