Principal Systems Engineer SAP FI EXTEND

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Technology Group
LOCATION: London Broadcasting House Or Cardiff Central Square Hybrid 2 days per week in office
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 65000 - 70000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. Youre broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments and medical conditions such as Cancer HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the BBCs Technology & Media Operations team to help shape the future of our corporate this role youll influence strategy and drive innovation across finance platforms focusing on SAP and partner solutions. Youll contribute to delivering and managing complex technical changes and optimising systems to maximise value and align with BBC business goals. If youre passionate about using technology to create meaningful impact this is your opportunity to support the evolution of the BBCs financial systems.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You will be joining a small established team that work well together in a rapidly developing and transformative space. You will have the opportunity to pick up new skills and Best Practice ways of working which help drive efficiency and Value for Money. The team are currently engaged in an exciting transformation in the Finance and Procurement space which you will be a contributor to.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

- Contribute to a technical roadmap for systems and services within their scope

- Acting as a Co-ordinator for Small/Medium technical changes clarifying requirements submitted by BBC Business Users and managing a change process followed by an outsourced technology provider including Documentation Review Technical Build Testing Cycles Production Deployment and Post Go-Live support

- Acting as a trusted team member for larger projects with technical change elements working closely with Project Management and Project Stakeholders to deliver timely high-quality outcomes

- Building relationships with Internal and External stakeholders offering support and influence focussed on best practice achievable goals

- Working with Outsourced Technology partners and Internal Stakeholders to support the resolution of Incidents at varied severity levels

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

- Extensive experience and system specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and S/4 and other Finance related systems including understanding how best-practice configurations align with business processes and providing guidance to a wide range of technical and functional stakeholders including expertise in translating project user and product requirements into technical solutions

- Experience with the following software: SAP Finance and Controlling SAP ECC6 and S/4 detailed SAP integration knowledge with SD MM BW & HR Intercompany Tax Financial Statement processes and integration

- Experience reviewing Technical and Functional Documentation identifying and revising based on SAP best practice quality clarity and completeness

- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels translating and imparting technical concepts into audience relevant information including leading on requirements gathering with the business process owners and presenting solution options that align with BBC Engineering Strategies

- Able to work in a small team showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues dealing with multiple priorities managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects/assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business

DESIRABLE:

- Experience with the following software: SAP S/4 Hana (FI/CO) Treasury SAP Netweaver Portal SAP Fiori Concur SAP Signavio SAP Joule SAP Walkme Workiva One Source Kyriba Taxually Blackline BTP

- Understanding of media specific requirements relating to an organisation financial operation e.g. Production Accounting

- Understanding the necessity of security access control and segregation of duties in system design

- Ability to write and communicate complex technology solutions in a clear and coherent way

- Financial Accountancy qualifications e.g. ACCA