SAP Implementation Business Analyst

SAP Implementation Business Analyst– 6 month FTC Marlow, Bucks £50-55,000  bens Based in Marlow, Bucks, our client a market leader in their field, is looking for an SAP Implementation Lead Business Analyst, for their European SAP S/4 HANA upgrade, on a 6 month FTC. The SAP Implementation Business Analyst, will report to the European SAP Implementation Lead and will provide a vital bridge between the global business stakeholders and the technical implementation team, responsible for translating business requirements into technical clarity, ensuring that the new S/4

HANA digital core aligns with the long-term strategic goals. The SAP Implementation Business Analyst will work with key stakeholders across the Europe and North American business, to facilitate the design and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA for European Finance function. Key duties for the SAP Implementation Business Analyst:
Requirement Interpretation & Clarification:
Actively interpret complex business needs and provide ongoing clarification to the technical build team to ensure the solution remains aligned with the original project vision. SAP Best Practices Advocacy:
Leverage a strong understanding of SAP Best Practices for Manufacturing to guide the business toward standard processes, ensuring a streamlined "clean core" implementation. Documentation:
Create Process Maps and User Stories. Lead the development of comprehensive training manuals and reconciliation reports to support business readiness and post-go-live stability. Data Migration Support:
Collaborate with data owners to define objects, cleansing rules, and validation logic for migration from legacy systems to S/4

HANA. Testing & QA:
Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), develop test scripts, and ensure that the solution meets defined business criteria. Change Management:
Assist in the creation of training materials and support end-users during the transition to the new system. The Ideal candidate for the SAP Implementation Business Analyst:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field; SAP certifications. SAP Expertise:
Proven experience with SAP S/4

HANA. Understanding of the SAP Activate Methodology is highly desirable. Manufacturing Excellence:
Deep domain knowledge of SAP’s industry-specific best practices for Manufacturing Project Management Tools:
Proficiency with agile project management tools, specifically Azure Dev Ops (or Jira) , for tracking user stories, managing the project backlog, and monitoring sprint progress. Advanced Data Modelling:
Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel ; must be an advanced user comfortable with building complex financial and operational models, utilizing advanced formulas, macros, and large data set analysis. Greenfield

Experience:

Prior experience in a "New Implementation" (Greenfield) lifecycle is a significant advantage. Analytical Tools:
Proficiency in BPMN tools (such as Signavio or Visio). Stakeholder Management:
Ability to influence and manage expectations of stakeholders at various seniority levels across different regions. Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to "translate" complex technical jargon into business-friendly language. Problem Solving: A "solution-oriented" mindset with the ability to navigate the ambiguity of a new project build Apply now:
If you are interested in this SAP Implementation Business Analyst role then please apply now for immediate consideration!