SAP Functional Analyst

Our client is an established international food manufacturing group with a strong presence across Europe and North America. As a market leader in their sector, they combine traditional expertise with innovative approaches to deliver quality products to consumers worldwide. With multiple production facilities and a diverse product portfolio, they continue to expand their market presence through technological advancement and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities * Project Planning and Requirements Definition: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and gather business and functional requirements. * Technical Design and Implementation: Apply SAP best practices to align project needs, create documentation and technical specs, and coordinate technical tasks with input from colleagues and consultants. Obtain stakeholder approval. * Knowledge Transfer and User Acceptance Testing: Present solutions to stakeholders and users, lead user acceptance testing, and make adjustments as needed. * Documentation, Training, and Deployment: Oversee technical activities for system go-live, ensure proper documentation, and provide training and support during deployment. * Support and Continuous Improvement: Implement improvement initiatives as directed by IT leadership, manage SAP ERP modules (MM, SD, FICO, WM), translate requirements into efficient processes, and handle IT activities from project initiation through post-implementation. Offer documentation, training, and ongoing support. Skills Needed * SAP Configuration Experience: Over three years in configuring SAP modules: * MM/PP: Procure-to-Pay, MRP, production orders, and costing. * FICO: Profit and cost centre management, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and asset accounting. * SD: Sales orders, pricing, rebates, dispatching, and invoicing. * WM/IM: Stock control, inventory management, and storage locations. * Additional Skills: * Knowledge of other core SAP modules (advantageous). * Experience in BAU support, preferably in the food manufacturing sector. * Technical and Business Competence: * Strong technical and business solutions skills, including process mapping and effective solution delivery. * Understanding of the SAP development cycle, transport systems, and beneficial knowledge of SAPscript, SmartForms, LSMW, and user authorizations. * Problem-solving abilities, business acumen, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. This role is based near York and offers an excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance, health & wellbeing programme, and personal development opportunities. The role is Hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site