SAP Project Finance Analyst
Circa £31,568 FTE – (£16.41 hourly pay rate)
Location: Huntingdon (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Initial 12 week temporary contract.
Our client is seeking a SAP Project Finance Analyst , supporting the delivery of major programmes through robust financial planning, forecasting, and data quality management within SAP.
This is a pivotal role enabling accurate project financial reporting that supports effective decision-making and ensures alignment with corporate financial standards and targets.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analytics & Reporting
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Input and maintain project financial data in SAP.
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Produce monthly cash forecasts and accrual reports.
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Generate and analyse monthly financial reports to flag projects at risk of overspending or deviating from financial plan.
Process and Procedure Management
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Collaborate with the Commercial and Strategy team to implement and refine SAP project management procedures.
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Develop, own, and ensure compliance with financial processes and timelines.
Project Data Quality Management
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Monitor and improve the quality of financial data within SAP.
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Manage the Close Down PMO process to ensure proper project closure in line requirements.
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Provide expert support to Programme Delivery teams on SAP planning practices.
Advice and Training
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Deliver monthly finance workshops for new Project Managers as part of their induction.
Safer Every Day
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Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement in Health & Safety across all responsibilities and team interactions.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills, ideally with experience in project or capital finance.
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Proficiency with SAP project systems or equivalent enterprise-level tools.
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Solid understanding of financial reporting cycles and accounting principles.
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Experience in supporting large programme teams and managing data integrity.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A proactive approach to continuous improvement and compliance.
This role will suit a true SAP expert, someone from a strong finance background who has evolved a clear niche in using SAP, developong SAP systems and even training new users.
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