SAP Analyst

SAP Analyst Kingston upon Hull, England

Associated British Ports
Full Time Kingston upon Hull, England 40000 - 53000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Date: 24 May 2023

Location: Hull, GB

Company: ABP

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.


The Role: SAP Business Analyst (FICO)


The SAP Business Analyst (FICO) is accountable for the IT solutions in their functional area and supporting the needs of the Business functions. They will work closely with the Business, Solution Managers, SAP functional teams and 3rd party SI’s to ensure the rights solutions are selected and delivered for ABP.


Having a strong background in SAP FICO and an understanding of the ABP Business, their role is mixture of architect, configuration, delivery and support for their area. Guiding the business on best practice within SAP, keeping their skills up to date by working with strategic partners and taking an active role in assisting the Solution Manager to help build and deliver the SAP roadmap.


What the role involves

  • Accountability for design, configuration, delivery and support in the SAP FICO solution area
  • Build and manage relationships with Business stakeholders, working as one team with Business Process Specialists, Super Users and related Business functions
  • Work with the Business and IT to plan and deliver a roadmap of change in Central Systems, focussing on standard, simple and right fit solutions
  • Hands on configuration of the FICO module
  • Review and prioritise CR demands with the Business
  • Manage impact assessment for CRs in their area (getting inputs from all relevant teams), ensuring detailed requirements are captured
  • Accountable and responsible for design review, ensuring alignment to architecture principles, roadmap, best practice, providing guidance and approval to build (CR and Project designs)
  • Create, write, and validate functional specifications based on business related requirements and the application's capabilities
  • Works with the business to agree responsibilities around delivery and change related to release (e.g. ensuring Process maps, business changes activities (comms, training etc) are planned in for delivery)
  • Reviews and approves test scope (SIT) prior to testing
  • Works closely with the delivery lead(s) to the track status of their delivery portfolio, reports and communicates to team, peers, management and stakeholders
  • Analyses data to enhance service delivery, identifying and implementing areas of improvement
  • Provide Go Live and Post go-live support.

What you'll bring to the role

  • Excellent process and functional understanding of the SAP FICO module including Project Systems
  • Experience of SAP FICO project work, integration with other SAP modules including SD and MM.
  • Proven track record in project delivery of highly complex and integrated application solutions
  • Engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills, including excellent presentation and influencing skills
  • Must be self-motivated with passion for delivery and excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team with a multitude of different people within and outside of IT to balance demands
  • Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations/people under pressure
  • Possess a firm belief in the values of customer service and ABP’s core values of openness and honesty, teamwork and respect, along with the ambition to make a difference and exceed expectations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of other SAP modules such as RE-FX, PPM (Portfolio and Project Management), SAP Utilities and Billing, SD and MM
  • Knowledge of implementing FIORI apps, T&E and Time Entry
  • Knowledge of ABP’s current ways of working (but not constrained by it) and ability to identify business process improvements
  • Experience of working with 3rd party vendors as service providers
  • Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
  • Accountancy Qualification

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary and performance related bonus, er a wide range of benefits that you can choose from to tailor to your needs.


  • Competitive salary
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous pension scheme
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more holiday each year
  • Private healthcare for you and your family including dental care
  • Benefits supporting you and your family such as death in service and life assurance
  • Access to our reward gateway that provides great discounts on day-to-day goods and services
  • A range of family friendly policies including generous maternity and paternity leave
  • Access to a great range of training and development

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

SAP Analyst
Associated British Ports

www.abports.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Henrik L. Pedersen
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Taxi & Car Services
1981
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