SAP S/4HANA Finance Business Readiness Lead

The Role

As the SAP S/4HANA Finance Business Readiness Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring users, processes and documentation are fully prepared ahead of system go-live.

You'll act as a bridge between Finance, the implementation team and end users, helping to drive adoption while providing quality assurance across key programme deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and quality assure SAP S/4HANA training materials and user documentation.
• Create and refine process guides, desktop procedures and work instructions.
• Support business readiness and change management activities.
• Assist with the delivery of end-user training programmes.
• Act as a Finance SME during training sessions and readiness activities.
• Review implementation partner deliverables and challenge where appropriate.
• Map and document new finance processes and controls.
• Identify gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support stakeholders through go-live preparation and adoption activities.
• Contribute to a smooth transition into the live SAP S/4HANA environment

What We're Looking For: Essential Experience

Essential Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous SAP S/4HANA Cloud programme experience.
• Experience supporting large ERP transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Experience developing or reviewing process documentation and training materials.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience supporting business readiness, user adoption or change initiatives.
• Ability to join quickly and deliver value from the outset

Highly Desirable

• SAP Finance or SAP FICO experience.
• Record-to-Report (R2R) process knowledge.
• Finance transformation programme experience.
• Experience working alongside major systems integrators and consulting partners.
• Go-live, cutover or hypercare support experience.
• Shared Services or Global Finance Services experience