SAP S/4HANA implementation and SOX compliance programme
Retail (Benelux) and Real Estate (global) — anonymised · Sector only
What needed to change
Support the SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation for a leading Benelux retailer; separately, support SOX compliance implementation for a global REIT including risk assessment and internal control frameworks.
My role
Owned
- PMO for the Digital Finance Team throughout this period
- Digital-alliance partner certification across all relevant platforms
- Co-organisation of the Touchless Finance event
Supported
- S/4HANA implementation for a leading Benelux retailer
- SOX compliance implementation for a global REIT — risk assessment and internal control frameworks
- Cross-functional stakeholder management on both programmes
Complexity
- Two parallel engagements with distinct sectors, governance requirements and technical environments
- SOX compliance requiring rigorous evidence and documentation standards
- ERP implementation requiring Finance process and data migration discipline
- Cross-functional coordination across Finance, IT, audit and external stakeholders
Stakeholders
Finance and IT leadership (Benelux retailer); CFO, Finance and internal-audit leadership (global REIT); Deloitte engagement and alliance teams.
How I approached it
- 1.
Frame
Defined scope, governance and methodology for each engagement separately.
- 2.
Structure
Established workstream structure and coordination mechanisms across both programmes.
- 3.
Align
Coordinated Finance, IT and audit stakeholders to maintain alignment on requirements.
- 4.
Deliver
Supported ERP implementation and SOX control-framework delivery in parallel.
- 5.
Govern
Maintained PMO discipline; ensured documentation and sign-off standards were met.
Outputs and outcomes
Verified outputs
- S/4HANA and SOX programme support confirmed in CV (2022 to 2024)
- Digital alliance certifications confirmed in CV
Quantified outcomes are not currently confirmed for public disclosure.
Interpretation
Demonstrates hands-on ERP and compliance delivery; the discipline and documentation standards developed here directly inform current Finance Transformation and programme-management work.