SAP S/4HANA and Finance Transformation specialist (Public Sector )

SAP S/4HANA and Finance Transformation specialist (Public Sector )

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Summary: The role of SAP S/4HANA and Finance Transformation Specialist focuses on providing senior-level expertise in SAP Finance (FI) within the public sector, emphasizing compliance and stakeholder engagement. The position requires hands-on leadership in SAP FI solution delivery and the ability to navigate security-sensitive environments. Candidates must possess a strong background in public sector consultancy and be eligible for security clearance. The role offers a flexible working model and involves leading finance processes in S/4HANA for defense-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead SAP FI workstreams within a defence programme
  • Design and govern finance processes in S/4HANA
  • Ensure compliance with defence security and audit requirements
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical SAP teams
  • Support programme governance, testing, deployment, and operational readiness

Key Skills:

  • SAP FI Lead / Senior SAP FI Consultant experience
  • SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
  • Defence & Security or Public sector experience
  • Experience working on large public-sector or defence transformation programmes
  • Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, and programme leadership
  • EU or UK passport holder
  • Eligible for security clearance
  • Existing SC or DV clearance is advantageous

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

SAP FI Lead Consultant (SAP Public Sector )

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for a senior, hands-on SAP Finance (FI) specialist with indepth public sector experience from a business consultancy background :

  • SAP FI functional leadership and solution delivery
  • Security-sensitive and compliance-driven environments
  • Demonstrate expertise in C-Suite stakeholder engagement and management,
  • Responsibilty for design and delivery of SAP Financial solution.

Contract Details

  • Duration: 12-month initial contract
  • Programme Length: Up to 3 years
  • Location: UK / EU-based project (Must be UK or EU passport holder). Can be based anywhere in the UK or EU.
  • Working Model: Remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on security requirements.
  • Travel: Approximately once per month within Europe
  • Start Date: ASAP

Eligibility Requirements

  • EU or UK passport holder
  • Eligible for security clearance
  • Existing SC or DV clearance is advantageous

Core Experience Required

  • SAP FI Lead / Senior SAP FI Consultant experience
  • SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
  • Defence & Security or Public sector experience
  • Experience working on large public-sector or defence transformation programmes
  • Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, and programme leadership

Highly Desirable

  • SAP & Public Sector experience
  • Or Knowledge of:
    • NATO standards
    • Ministry of Defence (MoD) frameworks
    • Defence procurement and governance processes
  • Consultancy background
  • Professional finance/accountancy background.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The client appears to be seeking someone who combines:

  1. SAP FI functional expertise
  2. Defence/ Public-sector programme experience
  3. Security clearance eligibility
  4. Leadership and consulting skills
  5. Ability to work in highly regulated environments

Likely Responsibilities

  • Lead SAP FI workstreams within a defence programme
  • Design and govern finance processes in S/4HANA
  • Ensure compliance with defence security and audit requirements
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical SAP teams
  • Support programme governance, testing, deployment, and operational readiness

Market Assessment
This is a niche role. Candidates are likely to be:

  • Senior SAP FI Leads
  • SAP Finance Architects
  • Former Big 4 or major consulting professionals with public-sector SAP experience

The strongest profiles will have a combination of SAP FI leadership, defence-sector exposure, and active or obtainable SC/DV clearance.

CV in word formatSAP FI Lead Consultant (SAP Defence & Security)

The strongest profiles will have a combination of SAP FI leadership, defence-sector exposure, and active or obtainable SC/DV clearance.

CV in word format

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