SAP S/4HANA Finance Data Consultant

Manchester
4 weeks ago
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We are currently collaborating with one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies to recruit an SAP S/4 HANA Finance Data Expert on a contract basis. This organisation is consistently undergoing significant change and growth projects, and to effectively manage these transitions, they are seeking a skilled Finance Data Expert to join their team during this exciting period of expansion.

Your new role

Duration: 12 monthsHybrid Working: 3 days per week on-site, 2 days per week remoteLocation: Greater Manchester
Outside IR35

What you'll need to succeed

Experience with SAP S/4 HANA implementation.
Expertise in measuring, managing, and improving data quality.
Familiarity with SAP or S/4 HANA data constructs relevant to planning and management reporting, such as Profit Centre, Cost Centre, Product Hierarchies, COPA/Margin Analysis.
Qualified accountant with experience in planning and management reporting.
Proven knowledge of how business data requirements support process execution and analytics, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to business users.
Demonstrated experience in delivering business outcomes in a global, matrix organisation.
Solid SAP working knowledge of transactions and reporting in an SAP environment, including understanding of how data integrates within an SAP architecture.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
Strong logical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working independently
What you'll get in return

A daily rate of up to £750 outside of scope with flexible working opportunities on a 12month contract.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

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