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# SAP S/4HANA Finance Business Readiness Lead

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** Hook, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £169,000
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, SAP FI/CO, Sap Finance, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225824647/SAP-S-4HANA-Finance-Business-Readiness-Lead

## About the Role

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

## Description

We're supporting a large organisation as it enters the final stages of a significant SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.

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