Ref: #73911
SAP FI Lead consultant
SAP FI Lead Consultant (SAP Public Sector / Defence & Security)
Key Focus
A senior, hands-on SAP Finance (FI) specialist with experience in:
- SAP FI functional leadership and solution delivery
- Security-sensitive and compliance-driven environments
- Demonstrate expertise in C-Suite stakeholder engagement and management,
- Responsibilty for design and delivery of SAP Financial solution.
Contract Details
- Duration: 12-month initial contract
- Programme Length: Up to 3 years
- Location: EU-based projects (Must be UK or EU passport holder). Can be based anywhere in the EU.
- Working Model: Remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on security requirements
- Travel: Approximately once per month within Europe
- Start Date: ASAP
Eligibility Requirements
- EU or UK passport holder
- Eligible for security clearance
- Existing SC or DV clearance is advantageous
Core Experience Required
- SAP FI Lead / Senior SAP FI Consultant experience
- SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
- Defence & Security sector experience
- Experience working on large public-sector or defence transformation programmes
- Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, and programme leadership
Highly Desirable
- SAP Defence Forces & Public Security (DFPS) experience
- Knowledge of:
- NATO standards
- Ministry of Defence (MoD) frameworks
- Defence procurement and governance processes
- Consultancy background
- Professional finance/accountancy background
Ideal Candidate Profile
The client appears to be seeking someone who combines:
- SAP FI functional expertise
- Defence/public-sector programme experience
- Security clearance eligibility
- Leadership and consulting skills
- Ability to work in highly regulated environments
Likely Responsibilities
- Lead SAP FI workstreams within a defence programme
- Design and govern finance processes in S/4HANA
- Ensure compliance with defence security and audit requirements
- Coordinate with business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical SAP teams
- Support programme governance, testing, deployment, and operational readiness
Market Assessment
This is a niche role. Candidates are likely to be:
- Senior SAP FI Leads
- SAP Finance Architects
- Former Big 4 or major consulting professionals with public-sector SAP experience
The strongest profiles will have a combination of SAP FI leadership, defence-sector exposure, and active or obtainable SC/DV clearance.
CV in word formatSAP FI Lead Consultant (SAP Defence & Security)
Key Focus
A senior, hands-on SAP Finance (FI) specialist with experience in:
- SAP FI functional leadership and solution delivery
- Security-sensitive and compliance-driven environments
Contract Details
- Duration: 12-month initial contract
- Programme Length: Up to 3 years
- Location: EU-based projects (Must be UK or EU passport holder). Can be based anywhere in the EU.
- Working Model: Remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on security requirements
- Travel: Approximately once per month within Europe
- Start Date: ASAP
Eligibility Requirements
- EU or UK passport holder
- Eligible for security clearance
- Existing SC or DV clearance is advantageous
Core Experience Required
- SAP FI Lead / Senior SAP FI Consultant experience
- SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
- Defence & Security sector experience
- Experience working on large public-sector or defence transformation programmes
- Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, and programme leadership
Highly Desirable
- SAP Defence Forces & Public Security (DFPS) experience
- Knowledge of:
- NATO standards
- Ministry of Defence (MoD) frameworks
- Defence procurement and governance processes
- Consultancy background
- Professional finance/accountancy background
Ideal Candidate Profile
The client appears to be seeking someone who combines:
- SAP FI functional expertise
- Defence/public-sector programme experience
- Security clearance eligibility
- Leadership and consulting skills
- Ability to work in highly regulated environments
Likely Responsibilities
- Lead SAP FI workstreams within a defence programme
- Design and govern finance processes in S/4HANA
- Ensure compliance with defence security and audit requirements
- Coordinate with business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical SAP teams
- Support programme governance, testing, deployment, and operational readiness
Market Assessment
This is a niche role. Candidates are likely to be:
- Senior SAP FI Leads
- SAP Finance Architects
- Former Big 4 or major consulting professionals with public-sector SAP experience
The strongest profiles will have a combination of SAP FI leadership, defence-sector exposure, and active or obtainable SC/DV clearance.
CV in word format