SAP Process Lead

SAP Process Lead

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Contract: Freelance

Duration: 6-8 months

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced SAP Process Lead with a strong background in General Ledger Accounting to support a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.

In this role, you will take ownership of finance process design and optimisation, acting as the bridge between Finance, IT, and project stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring that accounting processes, controls, and reporting requirements are effectively translated into SAP S/4HANA and aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will bring extensive accounting knowledge alongside proven SAP process leadership experience. You will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from process design and testing through to deployment and go-live, while providing subject matter expertise on GL accounting best practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP S/4HANA finance process workstream throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and project teams
• Review, design, and optimise General Ledger processes and controls
• Ensure accounting and reporting requirements are accurately reflected within SAP S/4HANA
• Drive process harmonisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support testing, validation, user acceptance testing, and go-live activities
• Provide subject matter expertise on GL Accounting and finance transformation
• Support reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities during the transition period
• Identify automation opportunities and process improvements using Power Automate
• Ensure finance processes are compliant, scalable, and aligned with best practice

Requirements

Essential

• Strong Accounting experience
• Strong General Ledger Accounting background
• Proven experience as an SAP Process Lead or Finance Process Lead
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
• Understanding of Power Automate and process automation concepts
• Experience working on finance transformation or ERP implementation projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent Dutch and English
• Ability to work on-site in Brussels two days per week

The Offer

• Freelance assignment
• Initial 6-8 month contract
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 2 days per week on-site in Brussels
• Opportunity to play a leading role in a significant SAP S/4HANA finance transformation programme

This assignment is well suited to a senior finance transformation professional who enjoys combining process leadership with strong accounting expertise. Apply below