SAP Finance Specialist

The SAP Finance Specialist will play a central role in the implementation phase of a comprehensive SAP system, focusing particularly on the FI, CO, PS, and SD modules to strengthen daily finance operations. This role exists to bridge operational needs with technological solutions, ensuring that finance processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and management reporting are aligned with the functionalities offered by SAP. Working closely with both SAP consultants and technical teams, the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation’s financial workflows are transformed efficiently while supporting broader finance transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational delivery.

In this role, the SAP Finance Specialist will conduct detailed analysis to identify gaps between current business operations and the capabilities provided within SAP’s finance modules. This includes advising on business process mapping, with a particular emphasis on the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) finance domain—an area where precise integration between finance and operational systems is vital. The specialist will take responsibility for coordinating internal resources alongside line managers to drive project tasks, ensuring seamless progress through all stages of implementation, including blueprint workshops, user acceptance testing (UAT), system training, and go-live activities.

Day-to-day responsibilities will involve close engagement with business users to manage project activities and oversee the business changes that arise during the implementation process. The SAP Finance Specialist will also be pivotal in supporting invoicing function development and contributing to ongoing improvements in the SAP environment following system go-live, maintaining operational effectiveness and fostering continuous enhancement. The role demands a sharp eye for process improvement and a collaborative approach to align technology with finance needs effectively.

The technology landscape for this position is grounded in SAP’s S/4HANA platform with a specific focus on the FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), PS (Project Systems), and SD (Sales and Distribution) modules. Knowledge of the Maintenance Execution System (MES), such as iMRO, will be advantageous in understanding the interface between technical maintenance systems and finance processes, particularly within an aviation, engineering, or MRO setting. The specialist will be tasked with ensuring that the SAP solutions meet these industry-specific requirements, enabling smooth financial operations that cater to highly specialised business demands.

This is a permanent role requiring onsite working arrangements to facilitate hands-on collaboration with all key stakeholders, from SAP consultants and IT technical teams to finance managers and business users. The successful candidate will bring at least five years’ project experience in SAP FICO, with a proven track record across multiple phases of finance project rollouts — including training, data migration, UAT, and live deployments. A degree in Finance, Business Studies, Information Systems, or a related discipline is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and professionally to diverse groups within a business.

Candidates will be expected to operate with a strong degree of self-motivation and stakeholder engagement skills, influencing and coordinating efforts to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and to the required quality standards. Experience in MRO finance or related aviation and engineering environments will provide crucial context for the challenges encountered, particularly when it comes to aligning SAP processes with sector-specific operational requirements.

Benefits associated with this role include participation in a retirement savings plan with pension contributions, reflecting a commitment to employee welfare. The contracting organisation operates within the transportation and warehousing sector, with a primary focus on airlines and aviation industries, requiring the SAP Finance Specialist to navigate complexities unique to these fields.

This role offers the chance to become a key contributor within a specialised finance transformation environment, applying expert SAP knowledge to support strategic goals, streamline finance operations, and enhance data integrity through technology-driven solutions. The SAP Finance Specialist will be instrumental in maintaining momentum across project phases and ensuring that business improvements are realised throughout the SAP lifecycle.