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SAP Finance Specialist
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- Essex
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Our client, a prominent player in the technology, defence, and security sectors, is seeking a SAP Finance Specialist to join their team in West Essex, with the flexibility to work in a hybrid model. This permanent position is a vital part of maintaining the business-as-usual support for the Finance & Manufacturing functions, ensuring that SAP issues are promptly resolved and monthly processes are completed efficiently. The role also plays a critical role in supporting and delivering long-term projects within the UK business.
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing transactions such as Distribution, Purchase Orders, and Pegging, and collaborating with the business team to resolve errors
Managing financial calendars and schedules in SAP
Providing training to users on business process issues
Identifying, scoping, and implementing system changes to improve processes and respond to business needs
Serving as a single point of knowledge across different business functions, including Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management
Acting as the Business Process Expert/Super User for all SAP and SAP BW activities
Leading troubleshooting of all business-related service issues and supporting the implementation and measurement of key service level agreements (SLAs)
Managing incidents, problems, and changes to the service efficiently and effectively
Job Requirements:
Proven experience in developing and implementing the SAP R/3 ERP system
Recognised financial qualifications supporting a high level of expertise in Finance
Experience in analysing Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD) issues within the aerospace and defence industry
Demonstrable experience with SAP ERP/MRP, particularly in product cost management
SAP experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment
Understanding of IT systems disciplines, including requirements management, configuration management, and quality management
Strong communication skills for both written and oral presentations
Ability to lead discussions on business-centric requirements and support them through to technical designs
Desirable Skills:
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it
Experience with other key transactional and reporting systems and data warehousing
Knowledge of ITIL Functions & Processes
Business leadership experience in teams and functions utilising complex ERP systems
Degree level education in a software engineering discipline preferred, although significant experience will be considered
Benefits:
Competitive salaries
25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
Life Assurance at six times salary with pension
Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work schemes
Enhanced sick pay and family friendly policies
Work Culture:
37-hour working week with flexible hours depending on role requirements
Hybrid and site-based working opportunities available
A flexible working culture focused on output rather than time spent at the desk
Up to 5 paid days of volunteering each year
If you have significant experience in SAP finance and are looking to develop your career in an exciting and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team in West Essex
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing transactions such as Distribution, Purchase Orders, and Pegging, and collaborating with the business team to resolve errors
Managing financial calendars and schedules in SAP
Providing training to users on business process issues
Identifying, scoping, and implementing system changes to improve processes and respond to business needs
Serving as a single point of knowledge across different business functions, including Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management
Acting as the Business Process Expert/Super User for all SAP and SAP BW activities
Leading troubleshooting of all business-related service issues and supporting the implementation and measurement of key service level agreements (SLAs)
Managing incidents, problems, and changes to the service efficiently and effectively
Job Requirements:
Proven experience in developing and implementing the SAP R/3 ERP system
Recognised financial qualifications supporting a high level of expertise in Finance
Experience in analysing Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD) issues within the aerospace and defence industry
Demonstrable experience with SAP ERP/MRP, particularly in product cost management
SAP experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment
Understanding of IT systems disciplines, including requirements management, configuration management, and quality management
Strong communication skills for both written and oral presentations
Ability to lead discussions on business-centric requirements and support them through to technical designs
Desirable Skills:
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it
Experience with other key transactional and reporting systems and data warehousing
Knowledge of ITIL Functions & Processes
Business leadership experience in teams and functions utilising complex ERP systems
Degree level education in a software engineering discipline preferred, although significant experience will be considered
Benefits:
Competitive salaries
25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
Life Assurance at six times salary with pension
Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work schemes
Enhanced sick pay and family friendly policies
Work Culture:
37-hour working week with flexible hours depending on role requirements
Hybrid and site-based working opportunities available
A flexible working culture focused on output rather than time spent at the desk
Up to 5 paid days of volunteering each year
If you have significant experience in SAP finance and are looking to develop your career in an exciting and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team in West Essex