SAP FI Finance Consultant

Location - Nottingham Mandatory work from office 3 days per week Additional Remarks: Job Purpose and Primary Objectives As a key member of the S/4 Transformation Programme team, the candidate will work on the S/4HANA program, bringing expertise and knowledge from a finance background - covering design gaps, build, testing, dress rehearsal, cutover, and go-live/hypercare phases., (Please specify if the position is an individual one or part of a team)

1. Liaise with a network team of process analysts and subject matter experts in identifying potential gaps within design and build.
2. Provide guidance and input to activities including data conversion and cleansing, reporting remediation, cutover support, and deployment planning.
3. Capital Projects / WBS Define mass creation of WBS to enable transition to IOs.
4. Intercompany Define detailed actions required at cutover (clearing balances, journaling, etc.).
5. Fixed Assets Manage technical load process and ledger initiation.
6. Chart of Accounts Define and configure attributes.
7. Using BPD supplements, define step-level operational usage, including resolution of known defects/gaps in Collection and Disputes, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, IFRS ledger, etc.
8. UAT Execution Support Support business F&P team members by guiding testers through execution.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities: Not applicable Other Responsibilities (Budgets, Targets, Equipment, etc.): Not applicable

• Knowledge and experience of delivering SAP S/4 Transformation Programs in SAP FI.
• Deep technical knowledge in SAP FI and data reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting and consolidation systems, including statutory (local) and US GAAP reporting; experience with Cognos and SAP is an advantage.
• Willingness to challenge assumptions, identify potential errors, and highlight process or system issues.
• Ability to explain complex financial issues to non-finance stakeholders and build strong relationships with senior business partners.
• Capability to build and expand networks across the business, identifying where additional support is needed.
• Understanding of US SOX controls and system control environments.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to take on challenges and be involved in detailed work as required.
• Deep process knowledge in the area of expertise.
• Effective team leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to present technical scenarios clearly to non-technical audiences.

Experience Required 10 12 Years Additional Remarks: Experience managing a multicultural team working across different time zones. Person Specification

• Client-facing role with regular communication with the client and team.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Supportive, assertive, and organized approach.