SAP Test Lead

SAP Test Lead 9 days ago Location: London Job Type: Contract Industry: Business Transformation Job reference: BBBH435563_1774344319 Posted: 9 days ago Job Title: SAP Test Lead Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Role Purpose The SAP Test Lead is accountable for the quality of the end-to-end ERP solution delivered as part of a large-scale SAP transformation programme. Role Overview / Scope We are working with a large, complex UK retail organisation undergoing a major ECC to S/4HANA transformation. As the SAP Test Lead, you will define and lead the end-to-end assurance and testing strategy across the programme. Acting as a central leadership point across Finance SMEs, Digital & Technology teams, and System Integrator partners, you will build and manage a high-performing test function to ensure full end-to-end coverage across Finance and operational processes. This role will play a critical part in delivering an audit-compliant solution within a highly integrated enterprise environment. You will also leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate testing activities, improve defect analysis, and optimise regression coverage. Key Responsibilities Define and own the overall testing strategy across: Unit Testing System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Regression Testing Integration Testing Cutover and Go-Live phases Build, structure, and lead the end-to-end testing team (internal and third-party resources) Establish governance frameworks, quality gates, and reporting aligned with programme leadership Work closely with Finance SMEs to ensure full end-to-end process coverage, including: General Ledger (GL) Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) Fixed Assets Controlling Financial Reporting Drive cross-functional testing across integrated systems and dependencies Lead defect governance and prioritisation based on financial risk and business impact Implement AI-driven approaches to: Accelerate test script generation Optimise regression coverage Analyse defect trends Support dress rehearsals, go-live readiness, hypercare, and transition to BAU Drive end-to-end test automation where appropriate Select and implement appropriate tools to support the testing lifecycle Support cutover activities, including planning and quality assurance Key Skills & Experience Essential 5-10 years' SAP testing experience, with strong focus on Finance (FI/CO) Proven experience defining testing strategy within SAP transformation programmes (ECC to S/4HANA preferred) Experience building and leading test teams in large, complex organisations Experience working with System Integrators within structured delivery environments Strong stakeholder management across Finance, Technology, and delivery partners Experience using AI or automation within testing environments Familiarity with testing tools and experience in tool selection Desirable Exposure to SAP Retail concepts Experience working within Agile delivery environments (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) Understanding of retail operations and master data structures Retail sector experience Personal Attributes Collaborative and solutions-focused Proactive, curious, and comfortable driving change Able to lead across multi-disciplinary teams and external partners Comfortable operating in complex, evolving environments Strong focus on delivering high-quality business outcomes Able to provide direction and clarity in ambiguous situations