SAP Authorisation & Master data analyst

Purpose

• The post holder is responsible for managing user authorisations and segregation of duties for day to day and Project work,  assisting with organisation object configuration and master data maintenance within existing SAP ECC6 and future S4/HANA environment(s).
   

Accountabilities

• Support users with authorisation requirements: maintain accounts, build new/change existing roles and manage overall SAP user population/licenses
• Work to improve segregation of duties within user authorisations to be in-line with the external General IT Controls audit which is a precursor to the annual Financial audit process  
• Take the lead for Authorisations in project/improvement work, coordinating with Functional SAP Analysts and Business Users, through all phases of development and testing to deliver robust solutions
• Carry out activities as part of the master data team: Configuration changes to organisational objects, control processes for creation/change of master data
• In the future prepare for single-ERP S4/HANA migration in terms of approach/strategy for Authorisations.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent technical qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP authorisations area, ideally including S/4HANA & Fiori 
• Strong understanding of key organisational objects / master data and how they interact with the various functions within SAP. Experience in S/4HANA would be highly beneficial 
• Team player who is results orientated, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and also with colleagues dispersed geographically 
• Strong attention to detail. Good communication skills. High concern for standards
• Able to identify and manage the risks, issues and complexities in changing business systems.
• Project management & planning experience preferred