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SAP Finance and Procurement Lead
Hybrid Working: Remote/Solihull office. Global travel expected
Full Time, Permanent
Up to £95,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Here at Serco, we are seeking an experienced SAP Finance and Procurement Lead to shape and support the delivery and improvement of the Finance solutions within Serco. This role will be involved in supporting the delivery of the business-as-usual service, the shaping of the roadmap and being a key stakeholder for programmes and projects.

ERP is an enabling technology service and Serco is heavily reliant for these services through a number of SAP platforms. The SAP platform underpins all Shared Service Finance, HR, Procurement and Payroll services on a global level, supporting over 50,000 users on an ongoing basis. As a result, the successful candidate will be expected to travel globally.

This role reports directly to the Head of Product Services.

As part of this you'll:

• Contribute to documenting architecture
• Sustain effective programme and project delivery. The role will help shape the release plan and calendar, portfolio plan and the planning, governance and delivery of individual programmes and projects
• Ensure a high level of BAU service. Contributing towards service planning and involvement in BAU issues would be by exception
• Maintain effective delivery by strategic partners regarding functional solutions, incidents and service improvement overall
• Actively develop high level and conceptual designs and assure the detailed designs produced by other roles and parties

What you'll need to do the role:

• SAP functional ECC knowledge and experience is essential
• Strong experience in working with non-SAP and SAP partner products to deliver solutions
• Experience working with offshore/outsourced system integrator relationships for business-as-usual and project delivery
• Finance process knowledge and awareness of industry best practice
• Strong expectation management and communication skills
• Extensive stakeholder engagement skills at a range of levels in an organisation

Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won't be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You'll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

What we offer:

• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working considered
• Pension - 6%
• Childcare vouchers
• Bike4Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Serco Benefits package

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.