Lead Functional Consultant – Finance

About Gallagher 

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most,’ and we live it every day. Our technology can be found in more than 160 countries, safeguarding everything from government sites to global headquarters, wildlife parks to dairy farms, and much more. 

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Hamilton, we’re a privately-owned tech company with a global footprint, employing over 1,300 people worldwide. At Gallagher, we’re committed to innovation, collaboration, and creating long-term value for our people and our customers.

The Opportunity

As we continue to evolve and expand, we’re looking for a driven individual to champion the successful implementation of SAP S/4 HANA Finance Solutions.

This is a high-impact role where you will guide the strategic direction and execution of finance transformation initiatives across our global operations.

We’re specifically looking for a seasoned S/4 HANA Finance champion to steer us forward and create the future of our organisation, leading the implementation of key modules including FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), TR (Treasury), and FM (Funds Management), ensuring they align with industry best practices.

This is a highly strategic role that offers a unique opportunity to blend your affinity for technology, change, and stakeholder engagement with your leadership skills to create impactful, future-focused solutions for our global business.

The possibilities and opportunities with this role + Gallagher are almost endless.

• Play a key strategic role in our S/4 HANA journey
• Empower and guide team members at all levels of the organisation to deliver value to the business
• Lead and champion S/4 HANA Finance across our global organisation

The Fit

We’re looking for a thought leader with exceptional communication skills who is prepared to act as a trusted advisor. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement across all financial processes.

You’ll have a proven track record of successfully delivering finance related projects at an enterprise scale with at least 3-5 years hands-on experience with S/4 HANA Finance. You’ll also have an in depth understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, taxation, and regulatory requirements.

You are a continuous improvement advocate, always staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices, and you’ll bring a passion for innovation and problem-solving to your role.

You’ll excel as a strategic member of our team with your experience working in complex entries environments, renowned for your adept communication, presentation style, and ability to build relationships. You will be a natural at balancing and combining your technical competence with a deep understanding of business processes.

Some of the key skills and experiences we’re looking for:

• 5-10 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with substantial experience in SAP systems.
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Proven track record of leading SAP S/4HANA Finance projects, including implementations, upgrades, or migrations.
• Experience in leading or significantly contributing to SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance modules such as FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), TR (Treasury), and FM (Funds Management).
• Comprehensive understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting, profitability analysis, and financial planning within the S/4HANA framework.
• Ability to manage organizational change and user adoption processes for S/4HANA Finance
• Demonstratable ability to drive fit-to-standard and SAP Finance best practices into business processes.

Benefits & Perks

At Gallagher, we foster a supportive and family-friendly work environment, where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the forefront. We value work-life balance and prioritise the well-being of our employees.

• Competitive salary & annual bonus
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Boost App membership; Gallagher staff discounts at a variety of NZ stores
• Access to Virgin Pulse, the worlds 1# digital health and wellbeing solution platform
• Flexible hybrid working style