S​/Hana Finance Transformation Manager​/Senior Manager

SAP S/4

HANA Finance Implementation Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4

HANA Finance Implementation Specialist with expertise in consolidation, group reporting, Treasury and Tax. Seed Accounting is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be responsible for (design, fit-gap, hands‑on config, test and deploy) leading the implementation of SAP S/4

HANA Finance solutions, ensuring seamless integration with cross functions, particularly seed accounting processes, consolidation, tax and group reporting requirements.

You will play a key role in:
Driving and leading full end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4

HANA Finance modules per client’s needs, PLUS some of, but not limited to, below aspects of Finance, Seed accounting and Group reporting.

• Lead and participate in full lifecycle SAP S/4
  
  HANA Group Reporting implementation projects, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, and go‑live support.
• Configure and customize SAP S/4
  
  HANA modules to meet specific business requirements.
• Implement and support SAP Group Reporting solutions, including data integration, consolidation, and reporting.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to SAP S/4
  
  HANA FICO and Group Reporting.
• Stay up to date with the latest SAP S/4
  
  HANA and Group Reporting trends and technologies.
• Master Data Management:
  Create and manage relevant master data including Company Code, GL Accounts, Ownership Rates/percentages, Trading Partners, Class (product master), and Fund Hierarchy.
• Cash and Account management Transfers:
  Design the facilitation of cash transfers to/from entities into funds/accounts for approved seed investments and redemptions, record seed funds in custody accounts within UK.
• Dividends, revaluation and translation, Market functions:
  Design, build and test the process to record dividends received on seed investments, with different treatments for reinvested or cash‑paid dividend, revaluation and translation of seed accounts as appropriate, preparation of unconsolidated investments at market values, calculation of NCI share of funds, determine consolidation conclusions based on ownership model.
• General Ledger and period end Accounting:
  Design and build process to record seed investments to the appropriate general ledger accounts for both Book and Tax Basis, monthly gain/loss analysis, seed hedge activity with integration to Treasury, and trial balance preparation at the Fund level.
• Reporting:
  Design processes to present seed investments in financial statements, including deconsolidation, cash flow statements and ETF corporate investments and compliance and legal reporting to the respective authorities, and YTD versions of detailed seed data and seed table for management dashboards and SEC disclosures.
• Disclosure and Risk:
  Design detailed schedules for the US Investments Risk team to adjust hedges, preparation of detailed investment schedules with relevant underlying data, footnotes and disclosures (for 10‑Q/10‑K reports) and support in external audits, and preparation of schedules for third‑party capital.

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal Contribution – Campaign development, internal think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & Development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications, etc.

• Extensive hands‑on experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA FICO and Group Reporting.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance processes, including New GL, AP, AR, and Asset Accounting.
• Proven experience in implementing SAP Group Reporting solutions, including data integration, consolidation, and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP S/4
  
  HANA configuration tools and techniques.
• Evidence of managing teams, including multiple work streams in complex delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of proposition building and delivery.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• SAP Group Reporting or CFA certification is preferred.
• Must have experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA Cloud.
• Must have Knowledge of industry‑specific regulations and standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP).
• Certifications on S/4
  
  HANA are preferred.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as this role may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent on grade, company and personal performance.