Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme Director

Computacenter (UK) Ltd • Hatfield, London

Hatfield, London

211679-en_GB

Life on the team

Computacenter is a leading global provider of IT infrastructure services, helping organizations transform and optimize their IT environments. We are at the forefront of driving digital transformation for our customers and are committed to providing innovative solutions.

As part of our strategic initiative to enhance our own internal systems, we are launching a major global SAP S/4HANA transformation program. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme Director with a strong finance background to lead this initiative.

As the Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme Director at Computacenter, you will be responsible for leading the global implementation of SAP S/4HANA, with a strong focus on the finance function and processes. This role will require you to drive the entire transformation process, from the strategic planning phase through to successful implementation and business adoption. You will work closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the program meets our strategic goals, delivers value, and is executed on time and within budget.

What you’ll do

Strategic Leadership:
- Execute the roadmap for the global SAP S/4HANA finance transformation, ensuring alignment with Computacenter’s financial and business objectives.
- Lead and provide strategic direction for the entire transformation program, with a particular focus on the finance function and its integration across the business.
- Oversee the integration of SAP S/4HANA with existing systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal value delivery.
Program Management:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the SAP S/4HANA finance transformation program across global regions.
- Manage the program’s scope, timeline, budget, and resources, ensuring that all deliverables are met according to agreed-upon goals.
- Establish program KPIs and ensure the program remains on track, proactively managing risks and addressing issues as they arise.
Finance Transformation Leadership:
- Leverage your experience to align the SAP S/4HANA implementation with the latest financial best practices, processes, and controls.
- Work closely with finance leaders to ensure that the SAP S/4HANA solution meets the needs of financial reporting, data analysis, and global finance operations.
Stakeholder Management:
- Communicate with C-suite executives, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on program progress, milestones, and financial impacts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business units and functional teams, ensuring their engagement and buy-in throughout the transformation process.
- Ensure alignment between IT and finance stakeholders, driving a collaborative approach to successful program execution.
Change Management & Adoption:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy to ensure smooth adoption of SAP S/4HANA across the finance function and wider business.
- Lead training and upskilling efforts, ensuring the finance teams and other business stakeholders have the knowledge and tools to successfully operate in the new SAP environment.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Identify opportunities to optimize the SAP S/4HANA system and financial processes for ongoing improvement.
- Stay informed on emerging SAP technologies and trends, and assess their potential to drive innovation within the finance function and across Computacenter.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in leading global IT transformation programs, with a specific focus on SAP S/4HANA finance implementations.
Extensive experience in finance operations, including accounting, reporting, financial planning, and compliance.
Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules related to finance (e.g., FI/CO) and their integration with other business functions.
Proven track record of successfully leading complex, global transformation programs in an enterprise environment.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Experience in financial systems integration and process reengineering.
Familiarity with global finance regulations, reporting standards, and compliance requirements.
PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certifications are preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in managing cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and third-party vendors.
Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions and emerging technologies within the SAP ecosystem.
Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset with a focus on business value and outcomes.

Why you should choose us

Open communication

Despite our size, we’re an open organisation that doesn’t hide behind hierarchy. We communicate regularly, openly and directly. For us, it’s about being straightforward, delivering and doing the right thing. Essentially, we’re people dealing with people.

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Access to Work scheme, and more.

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. Our Employee Impact Groups champion best practice, celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.

Pension and financial security

Thinking ahead, planning for life’s uncertainties, or simply saving for a rainy day? We offer auto-enrolment onto our pension scheme, a Sharesave/SAYE scheme and more besides.

Flexible benefits

Do you fancy a new bicycle? Want to work-out at the gym? Or do you prefer to get-away from it all? With our voluntary flexible benefits platform, ‘My Benefits’, you can. Achieve savings with our Cycle2Work, GymFlex, Travel Insurance benefits and loads more.

You belong

At Computacenter, we celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a working culture where you can be free to be yourself; in an environment where you feel valued, respected, and supported to reach your full potential and experience a sense of belonging. Because we know when you thrive, we thrive.

As a proud equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring that there is fair and equal access to opportunities for everyone. Your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a government scheme that helps employers attract, recruit, and retain disabled staff. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats – and guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years! Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.