The Role
The Finance Systems Manager (SAP Focus) will play a key role in the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Premium for the Events business. Working closely with finance and business stakeholders, this role will be responsible for translating business requirements into SAP configurations, ensuring robust financial processes that scale across the company's global operations.
The role spans system configuration, data migration, testing, user training, and ongoing support across SAP financial modules such as FI, CO, and Treasury. This is a hands-on position requiring expertise in SAP functionality, integrations, and compliance, while supporting business growth through acquisitions and new business models in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with finance stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements, focusing on SAP Public Cloud Premium.
Configure and customize SAP FI/CO/Treasury modules to align with business processes (AP, AR, GL, asset accounting, cost controlling, consolidations).
Lead/support end-to-end SAP implementations: data migration, testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
Develop integrations between SAP and enterprise applications (e.g., banking platforms, M365, BI/reporting tools).
Troubleshoot SAP-related issues, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
Create and deliver training, process documentation, and support materials for finance teams.
Support financial close processes, reconciliations, and reporting cycles with SAP-enabled automation.
Contribute to M&A integration projects, aligning acquired businesses onto the company's SAP ecosystem.
Partner with vendors on system upgrades, release management, and technical enhancements.
Monitor performance, conduct data audits, and ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.
Research and apply emerging SAP innovations (AI-driven analytics, automation, predictive forecasting).
Key Results Areas
Successful implementation and optimisation of SAP Public Cloud Premium across company entities.
Delivery of accurate and efficient financial processes with minimal downtime.
Strong alignment of SAP configurations with business objectives and operational models.
Demonstrated ability to support M&A activities by integrating financial systems quickly and effectively.
Continuous improvement of SAP-enabled finance processes, reporting, and compliance.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Significant experience in finance systems management with SAP ERP (S/4HANA preferred).
Hands-on experience with SAP Public Cloud Premium or equivalent cloud ERP.
Strong understanding of FI/CO, Treasury, reporting, and compliance processes.
Proven experience in data migration, configuration, and SAP integration projects.
Industry background in events, entertainment, or media (desirable).
Exposure to automation, AI, or advanced analytics in SAP (advantageous).
Experience supporting M&A finance system integration.
Skills & Abilities
Expert in SAP module configuration, troubleshooting, and user support.
Skilled in financial process analysis and implementing improvements.
Strong communicator able to bridge technical SAP details with business needs.
Ability to manage SAP projects, upgrades, and enhancements end-to-end.
Analytical mindset for ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity.
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or equivalent.
SAP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting) strongly preferred.
ITIL/Project Management training (advantageous).
Experience with financial compliance frameworks (SOX, IFRS).
Personal Profile
Driven: Energetic, passionate, and results-oriented with a commitment to excellence.
Adaptable: Flexible in managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Collaborative: Skilled at working across teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Communicative: Able to influence and gain buy-in at all levels.
Innovative: Open to leveraging new SAP capabilities and emerging technologies to optimise finance.
Working Conditions:
Perm, London Chiswick Park
Mon-Fri, 35 hours per week
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What We Do
Endeavor, formerly WME | IMG, is a global leader in sports, entertainment and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune’s 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is the parent of a number of subsidiaries with leadership positions in their respective industries, including WME, IMG and UFC. Collectively, Endeavor specializes in talent representation and management; brand strategy, activation and licensing; media sales and distribution; and event management.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
