Senior Test Lead (S4 Hana)

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Senior Test Lead (S4 Hana)
 
A major ASX-listed Australian organisation delivering a large-scale finance transformation, replacing its core finance platform with SAP S/4HANA. The programme spans multiple streams and business units, with testing at the centre of how it gets delivered.
 
About the role
 
You'll be a Senior Test Lead working alongside the Program Test Manager as their second in command. The programme is in design now, with SIT cycles starting mid-year and a large business-led UAT to follow. The role is based in Sydney, with 3 days per week on site.
 
Duties / Key responsibilities

• Read designs and requirements, scope the testing required and identify where the risk sits
• Plan and run SIT cycles across finance streams, from connectivity testing through to full integration
• Direct and manage a vendor testing team on execution, quality and pace
• Prepare and support business unit testers through UAT
• Run defect triage and drive issues through to resolution
• Produce clear reporting for senior leaders and cover for the Program Test Manager if required
• Test finance changes end to end, including chart of accounts redesign, allocations and apportionment, data and reporting, and process controls

Who you are

• You are a Senior Test Lead or aspiring Test Manager with a background in SAP, ideally S/4HANA finance.
• You've worked on large, multi-stream ERP programmes and have run SIT and supported business-led UAT.
• You can read a design, spot the gaps and know what testing is needed to cover them.
• You've managed vendor or offshore testing teams and held them to account on quality and delivery.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable reporting to senior leaders and working with business testers.

Benefits

• Enterprise-scale SAP S/4HANA finance transformation
• Join early in the lifecycle and shape the test approach
• Exposure to test management on a major programme
• Close working relationship with the Program Test Manager and programme leadership
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week on site in Sydney

Skills and experience

• Senior Test Lead experience on large, multi-stream ERP programmes, with exposure to test management
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA testing experience, ideally in finance
• Understanding of finance transformation (chart of accounts, allocations, reporting, controls)
• Experience planning and running SIT and supporting UAT at scale
• Track record managing vendor or offshore testing teams
• Strong communication skills with senior leaders and business users
• Must be able to work on site in Sydney 3 days per week

If you're interested in this opportunity and feel you're the right fit, please click "apply" or contact Luke Prendergast, luke.prendergast@allurapartners.com.au
 
About Allura Partners
 
Allura Partners was founded to support private equity firms by placing C-Suites to lead, transform, and scale portfolio companies. Today, in addition to our proven private equity specialisation, we've become a trusted partner for major ASX-listed and private enterprises in Australia, offering executive search, recruitment, and business transformation. Known for integrity, reliability, and results, our expertise spans Executive Search, Accounting & Finance, Transformation & Change, and Technology & Digital. We connect businesses and top-tier talent, exceeding expectations and driving lasting impact.