Are you an immediately available Finance Transformation Project Manager with extensive S/4HANA instance/CCoA experience?
In 2023 this programme commenced with the planned implementation of a single S/4HANA instance/CCoA for the finance departments of all 18 sales companies across the European sales business. This project went live in April 2024 for key R2R functionality, with a further release planned for October to bring P2P, O2C and TCM functionality live.
With work commencing on the Logistics, Trade and other functions, there is a need for additional project manager to join the Finance Change transformation team. The PM will directly manage projects in the Finance Portfolio from a finance business perspective (they will have an IS counterpart managing technical change) and also support non-finance projects through the management of finance team resources.
The Finance Project Manager is responsible for delivery of the Finance components of the project. The role will be responsible for delivery of one or several projects, predominantly utilising the SAP S/4Hana platform, but may also include projects using different technologies. Travel across Europe may be required.
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan that outlines the scope, timelines, resources, and milestones for the project.
- Define the project objectives and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Allocate and manage resources efficiently, including both internal teams and external consultants or vendors.
- Lead and motivate the project team, fostering a collaborative environment to meet project goals.
- Regularly communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, providing project updates and managing expectations.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to ensure alignment and address concerns or changes.
The successful candidate must possess professional certifications in project or programme management (such as MSP, PMP or PRINCE2). Experience of delivering multiple end to end projects, preferably based on the SAP S/4 HANA platform is essential. You must be able to de monstrate a track record of successful project delivery, including managing timelines, budgets, and resources. The successful candidate must have experience with SAP modules relevant to the organization's processes (OTC, RTR, P2P, TCM, Manufacturing and Logistics etc...) and a track record of delivery with outsourced service integration partners and managing teams across multiple time zones. The role is initially for 6 months with the potential to extend and is inside IR35. The role is £574 per day via an umbrella company for a 35 hr week-1pm finish on a Friday. The role is hybrid-50% of the month is working from the office.