SAP Functional Consultant
National Grid
Date: 1 week ago
City: Warwick
Contract type: Full time
About Us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic SAP PS PPM Functional Consultant to join our Project Systems & Fixed Assets team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective functioning of our finance systems, with a specific focus on SAP S/4HANA. We are looking for individuals who understand industry standard finance processes and SAP standard features. You will help us understand business problems and identify the optimal approach to satisfying their demands using standard SAP as much as possible.
The Project Systems & Fixed Assets team interacts with our finance department and operational business departments. The ability to understand and manage multiple stakeholders is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in the integration of non-SAP systems with SAP S/4HANA to enable robust business processes.
We are looking for a self-sufficient consultant who has a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
Finance System:
A competitive salary between £52,972 – £60,144 – dependent on capability
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
DE & I Statement
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic SAP PS PPM Functional Consultant to join our Project Systems & Fixed Assets team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective functioning of our finance systems, with a specific focus on SAP S/4HANA. We are looking for individuals who understand industry standard finance processes and SAP standard features. You will help us understand business problems and identify the optimal approach to satisfying their demands using standard SAP as much as possible.
The Project Systems & Fixed Assets team interacts with our finance department and operational business departments. The ability to understand and manage multiple stakeholders is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in the integration of non-SAP systems with SAP S/4HANA to enable robust business processes.
We are looking for a self-sufficient consultant who has a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
Finance System:
- Use finance expertise to align SAP solutions with business objectives and financial reporting requirements.
- Translate problem statements and business requirements into clear, simple standard SAP solutions.
- Use standard SAP to underpin industry standard and best practice business processes.
- Lead and execute SAP PS PPM configuration and customization projects within the Project Systems and Fixed Assets team.
- Maintain a 'Project Systems Roadmap' alongside our product owners and partners. Work towards processes and improvements that deliver an excellent customer experience.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in financial processes and systems and deliver innovative solutions.
- Maintain functional and technical documentation in-line with documentation best practice.
- Oversee work being proposed and/or delivered by implementation partners.
- Enhance integration between Project Systems and Fixed Assets and other SAP modules for seamless end-to-end financial processes.
- Actively identify areas for improvement, driving initiatives to optimize processes and maximize the organization's investment in the S/4HANA platform.
- A deep understanding of finance systems, particularly SAP PS PPM, and contribute to the simplification and improvement of Project Systems and Fixed Assets processes.
- Preferred candidates would have SAP PS PPM certifications.
- Integrating S/4HANA finance processes with non-SAP systems (connected apps) via SAP PO.
- Candidates with knowledge of SAP BTP would be attractive. Particularly Integration Suite, Datasphere and SAC.
- Experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is preferred, with the ability to collaborate effectively within an agile environment.
- Consultants with experience in SAP FI-CO or RE-FX will be highly attractive, enabling cross-functional collaboration within the finance department.
- Demonstrate strong debugging skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Project Systems and Fixed Assets processes.
- Be part of a dynamic finance department within a large organization, contributing to the evolution of financial systems and processes.
- Work with a collaborative and talented team, dedicated to achieving excellence in financial operations.
- Access opportunities to stay at the forefront of SAP technologies and methodologies.
- Be part of a team that is focussed on delivering value and benefits to our customers.
- If you are a results-driven SAP PS PPM Functional Consultant with a passion for driving financial excellence and have experience in S/4HANA, we invite you to apply.
A competitive salary between £52,972 – £60,144 – dependent on capability
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
- This role is offered on a Full-Time, Permanent basis
- We are also offering hybrid /flexible working. Base location for this role will be National Grid House, Warwick.
DE & I Statement
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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