SAP FICO Lead

The Role. We’re looking for a Senior SAP Finance Systems leader to take end-to-end ownership of our global SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud finance solution. You’ll be accountable for the integrity and evolution of the global finance template across multiple countries and legal entities, acting as the final authority on FICO configuration and process design. You’ll also own the live application - from user support, change and release management through to integrations, statutory compliance and digital tax requirements - ensuring the platform remains stable, controlled and fit for a complex international business. This is a role for someone who wants to combine strategic ownership with hands-on delivery. You’ll set the SAP S/4 improvement roadmap based on business value, lead delivery and automation, and identify where reporting, analytics and AI can make a meaningful difference. Alongside this, you’ll lead a small, geographically distributed SAP team and manage external partners, while building strong relationships with Finance teams across Europe and Latin America. The challenge is to balance a consistent global template with local needs, while continually turning the SAP platform into greater business value. Desirable skills:. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition experience - practical, hands-on experience configuring and evolving a Public Cloud finance solution, with a strong understanding of its capabilities, constraints and extensibility model. In-house SAP ownership: Experience owning or product-leading a live SAP solution from within a business, including support, release management, change control and continuous improvement, rather than exclusively delivering SAP through a consultancy or systems integrator. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both finance users and technical stakeholders. A solid understanding of the accounting and business processes underpinning SAP Finance, with the confidence to challenge and improve processes rather than simply configure to instruction. A track record across design, build, testing, deployment, hypercare and steady-state operation in a multi-country, multi-entity and multi-currency environment, including exposure to local statutory and tax requirements. Experience leading or mentoring a small, hands-on team and managing external SAP and application management partners, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability for quality and outcomes. Proven experience in identifying opportunities to improve, automate and derive greater value from SAP, with the ability to prioritise a roadmap around business value and work effectively across Finance, Technology and Data. Strong hands-on capability across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, cost and profitability, bank accounting and financial close, with the breadth to understand the end-to-end finance solution rather than specialising in a single module. We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English. We deploy AI across the business, from generation and trading decisions to the everyday workflows of every team. We invest in our people’s digital fluency so everyone works alongside these tools with confidence. Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team. This is a great opportunity to build a career in the SAP FICO domain. Interested candidates looking to grow in SAP FICO are encouraged to apply. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world SAP FICO projects.

Alongside this, you’ll lead a small, geographically distributed SAP team and manage external partners, while building strong relationships with Finance teams across Europe and Latin America. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition experience - practical, hands-on experience configuring and evolving a Public Cloud finance solution, with a strong understanding of its capabilities, constraints and extensibility model In-house SAP ownership: Experience owning or product-leading a live SAP solution from within a business, including support, release management, change control and continuous improvement, rather than exclusively delivering SAP through a consultancy or systems integrator Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both finance users and technical stakeholders A solid understanding of the accounting and business processes underpinning SAP Finance, with the confidence to challenge and improve processes rather than simply configure to instruction Experience leading or mentoring a small, hands-on team and managing external SAP and application management partners, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability for quality and outcomes Proven experience in identifying opportunities to improve, automate and derive greater value from SAP, with the ability to prioritise a roadmap around business value and work effectively across Finance, Technology and Data Strong hands-on capability across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, cost and profitability, bank accounting and financial close, with the breadth to understand the end-to-end finance solution rather than specialising in a single module If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team. Experience required: 1-3 Years. Education: Any Graduate. Location: London, England, United Kingdom. Employment type: Full Time. Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Freshers and experienced professionals meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply. Only candidates matching the required skill set and experience level will be considered.