Darwin are working with an exciting client in South Africa. Our client is embarking on a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme as part of a multi-year initiative.

Job Title: SAP S4 Finance Project Manager
Client Location: Cape Town, South Africa (4 days on-site per week – non-negotiable)
Contract Length: 12 months / 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Freelance
Rate: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

Project Brief: The SAP Finance Project Manager will lead the Finance workstream from a SAP perspective, working closely with senior internal stakeholders, the CFO-sponsored Finance business lead, and the System Integrator.

Must Have Skills / Experience:

• Must have worked on a major S/4HANA implementation previously
• Strong SAP Finance functional background
• Min. 5 years experience on Finance projects.
• Assertive, professional, and comfortable operating in a highly visible role
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across executive to delivery levels
• Assertive, professional, and comfortable operating in a highly visible role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SAP Finance workstream within a large S/4HANA programme
• Drive delivery and planning in partnership with the System Integrator
• Own and manage the integrated project schedule across internal and SI resources
• Act as the primary Finance-facing SAP project authority
• Engage confidently with C-suite stakeholders, senior finance leaders, accountants, and consultants
• Challenge legacy processes and support business-led transformation
• Ensure governance, planning, and delivery standards are maintained throughout the programme

If this role is of interest, please send an up-to-date CV to taz.khan@darwinrecruitment.com

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Taz Khan