In Short
The SAP FICO Analyst (London) is required support the London SAP Finance and Controlling team and to work with the local Finance & Treasury, Tax, and Global Trading Operations teams to elicit business requirements (functional, technical, and non-functional). The SAP FICO Analyst will advise the business how, within the context of business processes, requirements can best be met within the SAP environment.
What You Will Do
Following the definition of business requirements and identification of a functional solution, the SAP FICO Analyst will work with the London lead and Capability Manager in Berlin for Finance and Controlling to ensure new solutions function within the Global SAP model. The focus of this role is work on small change and project initiatives to support the annual backlog for Finance.
The SAP FICO Analyst will be expected to work on projects and BAU and contribute to the SAP Finance roadmap.
• Work autonomously and within a team to deliver technology enabled business change
• Work closely with the SAP Capability team.
• Work with Finance & Treasury, Retail Finance, Tax, Global Trading Operations and other business stakeholders, architecture, development teams and BA colleagues from other SAP teams to assess, shape and deliver strategic and business change.
• Consult with key business stakeholders to understand processes, develop the business case, document requirements, develop specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure all business change is adequately planned and prioritised. With this plan supported by high level and detailed requirements (stories) and agreed acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with testing resources (unit and QA testing) and the business (UAT) to ensure solutions meet expectations and have only a positive impact at implementation.
What You Will Bring
A solid functional knowledge of several SAP ECC modules. In the Financial Accounting (FI) module, you’ll be proficient in General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Asset Accounting (AA). These areas enable effective financial operations and management within the SAP system. You’ll have expertise in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in Cost Center Accounting (CCA) and assessments, which allows for detailed tracking and analysis of internal costs, and also experience in SAP Banking, including electronic banking (e-banking), which supports automated financial transactions.
Experience in SAP Travel Management is required, enabling efficient handling of travel planning, expenses, and related processes. This comprehensive knowledge helps optimise various financial and administrative functions in SAP.
You’ll have strong business process knowledge of the following processes, preferably in a commodity trading or financial services environment:
• P2P
• FI Invoicing to Cash
• Month end closing
• Record to report
• Trade settlements
• IFRS 9 – Accounting for Financial Instruments
• Good knowledge of Statutory, Management and Group reporting
• SAP Functional solution design experience
• Excellent Stakeholder management skills
• SAP change management knowledge / understanding
• Strong knowledge of period end closing processes
About Us
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
Our Benefits
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:
• Bonus earning potential
• Non-contributory pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days
• Buy / sell holidays
• Life assurance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Range of optional flexible benefits
Based from our offices in London, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
