Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller - SAP Implementation 

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 
Contract: 6-9 Month FTC - With potential to become permanent 

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading employer in South Yorkshire, seeking a highly skilled professional for an interim Financial Controller. This is a critical position for an experienced finance professional with expertise working as part of a senior management team while spearheading the implementation of SAP across multiple locations. This role requires a dynamic professional with extensive financial management experience and a proven track record in ERP system implementations, particularly SAP.

• Oversee financial operations, reporting, and compliance across multiple locations.
• Lead the SAP implementation project, ensuring alignment with financial processes and reporting requirements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, ensuring robust financial governance.
• Act as the key finance liaison with IT, operational teams, and external consultants for SAP rollout.
• Coordinate data migration, system testing, and go-live activities across all sites.
• Train and support finance teams on SAP functionalities and integration into workflows.
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Communicate project progress, risks, and solutions to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience in supporting a SAP implementation within a finance function
• Strong background in finance transformation and process improvement
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• In-depth understanding of financial systems and reporting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior leadership
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience

This role offers a unique chance to contribute to a high-impact finance transformation within a prestigious organisation. If you’re a finance professional with experience of working in change management and SAP implementation, and are ready to take on a pivotal project in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.