SAP FICO Functional Analyst

**Help shape the future of finance technology at Findel Education** At **Findel Education**, we're passionate about supporting learning and helping schools thrive. Behind the scenes, we're on an exciting journey of continuous improvement, digital transformation, and business growth. As part of this journey, we're looking for an experienced **SAP FICO Functional Analyst** to join our Technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical SAP expertise with business partnership, working closely with Finance and Technology teams to optimise processes, improve systems, and deliver solutions that make a real difference. **

About the Role

** **Reporting to the Head of Core Systems**, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, developing, and enhancing our **SAP Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) landscape**. You'll work across a broad range of activities including system configuration, process improvement, business integration projects, user support, and finance transformation initiatives. Whether you're helping onboard newly acquired businesses, streamlining month-end processes, or delivering enhancements to business functionality, you'll be at the heart of driving efficiency and innovation. **What You'll Be Doing** • Analysing and improving key finance processes including Record to Report, Procure to Pay and Order to Cash. • Configuring and developing SAP FI and CO functionality to support evolving business needs. • Partnering with Finance and Technology stakeholders to deliver system enhancements and continuous improvements. • Developing integrated solutions with our customers and suppliers. • Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and new business onboarding activities, including system design, data migration and integration. • Supporting our evaluation of potential upgrade options of the current SAP ECC 6 instance, including process impact, data migration and user readiness. • Providing 2nd and 3rd line support for SAP FI/CO-related issues and change requests. • Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close activities. • Producing data insights, reporting and analysis to support business decision-making. • Delivering user training, maintaining documentation and championing best practice across the organisation. **

About You

** We're looking for a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently bridge the gap between technology and finance. **You'll ideally have:** • Proven experience as an SAP FICO Analyst, Functional Consultant or similar role. • Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations or new business implementations. • A solid understanding of finance processes, controls, reporting and financial close activities. • Knowledge of SAP integrations with modules such as SD and MM. • Experience providing application support and resolving complex system issues. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and optimisation. **Why Join Findel Education?** At Findel Education, you'll be joining a business that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, influence the future direction of our finance systems, and contribute to the success of a market-leading education business. If you're looking for a role where your expertise can drive meaningful change while working with supportive and knowledgeable colleagues, we'd love to hear from you. **What’s in it for you?** • Competitive salary &

benefits

package including: • 25 days holiday • Birthday holiday • Contributory pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme, including online GP & well-being support • Volunteering Leave • Staff discounts We support hybrid working, with 3 days per week at our collaborative workspace in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Our culture is friendly, welcoming and supportive, and we believe work should be fun. Apply today and help us shape the future of finance technology at Findel Education.