About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Associate Director to join our thriving team in London. This role has a core focus on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, while also requiring the ability to sell, shape, and resource for engagements across a broader Cloud ERP portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, lead complex programmes and support the development of our propositions, delivery capability and talent base.
Responsibilities
- Playing a leadership role in the growth and strategic development of S&W’s Business Applications (Cloud ERP/SaaS) practice
- Owning and managing C-suite and executive client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
- Monitoring delivery progress closely, anticipating client needs and taking ownership of client challenges to ensure timely and high-quality resolution
- Confidently articulating S&W’s Business Applications service offering, value proposition, and strategy to internal and external audiences, positioning S&W effectively in the market
- Deploying deep technical and commercial knowledge across SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and wider Cloud ERP/SaaS platforms to proactively identify, shape and secure new client opportunities
- Take accountability for engagement financial performance, including budgeting, margin management, billing, WIP and lock‑up
- Leading UK and offshore teams, creating an environment where people, process and technology combine to deliver effectively
- Coaching and mentoring colleagues, helping to build a pipeline of future leaders and specialists
Requirements
- Extensive experience delivering multiple full‑lifecycle Cloud ERP implementations at scale
- Deep expertise in Finance processes across all areas of Finance and a working understanding of Operations and CRM processes
- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, including finance and operational process transformation
- Sufficient knowledge of Dynamics 365, NetSuite, and Workday Financials, to assist with sales, resourcing and lateral expansion in these areas
- Experience implementing or overseeing native AI capabilities within Cloud ERP platforms (e.g. Copilot)
- Proven experience in both sales and delivery leadership, including ownership of client relationships and engagement commercials
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience operating at C‑suite and executive level
- Experience leading multi‑vendor and complex delivery environments
- A proven consulting background, with Big 4 experience or equivalent
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Microsoft) or equivalent
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and thought leadership
- Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
- Dynamics 365
- NetSuite
- Workday Financials
- Cloud ERP/SaaS
- AI capabilities within Cloud ERP platforms
- Stakeholder management
Location
- London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Hybrid working model (role dependent)
- Office attendance at 3 days per week minimum
Experience Level
- Associate Director
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Generous holiday package
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Shared parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Eye care support
About the Company
- At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference.
- As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
- Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring.
- We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients.
- At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation.
- It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
