Finance Transformation Expert - SAP S/4HANA

Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (Accounting and Finance Management)Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)Salary: £65,000The OpportunityAn established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a major finance transformation programme centred around a SAP S/4HANA implementation.Working within the Accounting and Finance Management workstream, you will act as the finance expert, partnering with project teams, IT specialists and stakeholders to help design, implement and embed improved finance processes. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale transformation programme while influencing the future operating model of the finance function.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the finance subject matter expert for the Accounting and Finance Management workstream.Collaborate with finance, IT and implementation partners to gather and validate business requirements.Support the design and configuration of SAP S/4HANA solutions aligned to finance best practice.Review and improve month-end close, management reporting and financial planning processes.Lead and support testing activities, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).Assist with data migration, validation and reconciliation activities.Identify project risks, issues and process improvements, ensuring timely resolution.Contribute to change management, user training and adoption ..... full job details .....