Change Manager

SC Cleared Change Manager Contract - Outside IR35ERP Change Management, SAP S/4HANA, Finance Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Defence EnvironmentThe Rate - Up to £650 per dayIR35 Status - Outside IR35The Location - BerkshireThe Working Pattern - 3 days per week on siteDuration - 12 monthsSecurity Clearance - Active SC Clearance required, willingness to undergo DV ClearanceAbout the ClientDigital Skills are working with a Defence Organisation undertaking a major transformation programme across its finance function. The client is currently implementing SAP S/4HANA as part of a major Finance System transformation to modernise processes and improve operational efficiency.About the RoleThis role will play a key part in ensuring the successful adoption of SAP S/4HANA across the finance division. You will focus on assessing organisational impact, shaping change strategies, and supporting the business through the transition into the testing and delivery phases of the

programme.The successful candidate must have previous hands-on experience delivering change management within SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformation programmes, ideally within a finance environment.ResponsibilitiesAssess and analyse the organisational impact of the SAP S/4HANA implementationEngage with finance stakeholders to understand current processes and future-state requirementsDevelop and deliver change management strategies aligned with SAP S/4HANA programme milestonesSupport the transition from high-level design into SIT (System Integration Testing) phaseIdentify risks and challenges associated with business change, SAP S/4HANA adoption and process transformationProduce impact assessments, communication plans and readiness assessmentsSupport training planning and business readiness activitiesWork closely with programme teams, including delivery, testing, and functional SMEsSupport the business through the transition from existing finance processes and systems to SAP S/4HANADesired Skills and ExperienceMandatory: Proven Change Management experience within SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation programmesProven experience as a Change Manager on large-scale ERP or finance transformation programmesStrong practical understanding of SAP S/4HANA and its impact on finance processes and business operationsStrong experience working with Finance teams and/or finance systemsAbility to assess business processes and identify downstream impacts of SAP S/4HANA changesExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly within complex organisationsExperience working within Defence or secure environments is highly desirableStrong understanding of change frameworks, methodologies, and governanceExperience supporting SIT, testing, training and business readiness activitiesAbility to work on-site and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsActive SC Clearance and willingness to undergo DV ClearanceSummary of the Best CandidateThe ideal candidate will be an experienced Change Manager with proven SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation experience, ideally within a finance function. You will be confident in assessing organisational impact, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving structured change throughout an ERP transformation programme.A strong understanding of how SAP S/4HANA impacts finance processes, systems and business operations is essential. Experience in Defence or similarly regulated and secure sectors will be highly beneficial, alongside a pragmatic and delivery-focused approach.SAP S/4HANA experience is a mandatory requirement for this position.