Senior SAP Finance Control Consultant

Seiko Epson Corporation; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Watford is looking for a Senior SAP Finance Consultant to design and deliver SAP solutions. This role encompasses consulting on business processes, resolving complex issues, and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP FICO, integration across various modules, and strong communication skills. Flexible benefits including private healthcare and gym membership are offered, along with a hybrid working environment and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Strong contributory pension plan

Qualifications

• Expert in business processes and best-practice SAP FICO advice.
• Experience in at least two end-to-end SAP lifecycle projects.
• Good understanding of Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) – IFRS 16.

Responsibilities

• Consult on business process design and resolve complex issues.
• Design and maintain advanced SAP processes.
• Manage small to medium projects and collaborate with PMO.

Skills

Expert in SAP FICO

Integration knowledge across SD, MM, LE, CS, PM, and FI modules

Business analysis capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Extensive testing experience

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Jira

Power BI

SAP Closing Cockpit

Job description

Your mission:

As a Senior SAP Finance Consultant, you’ll design and deliver SAP solutions that meet business needs and support strategy. Key skills include FICO configuration, MM/SD integration, Asset Management, Credit Management, COPA, interface development, and vendor/customer reconciliation.

Experience with IFRS lease accounting (RE-FX), Concur, banking and EBS reconciliation, eDoc cockpit, iDoc management, and SAP Closing Cockpit is highly valued. Knowledge of Jira, Power BI, and S/4HANA Finance is a plus. Accounting qualification preferred but not essential.

What you will do:

• Consult on business process design, leveraging standard SAP where possible to meet requirements.
• Resolve complex issues and recommend improvements aligned with strategy.
• Design and maintain advanced SAP processes with minimal guidance.
• Prototype new functionality and develop detailed functional specifications.
• Support user acceptance and regression testing; collaborate on unit and business tests.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration and data consistency.
• Conduct risk analysis and evaluate new SAP features and upgrades.
• Manage small to medium projects and collaborate with PMO on business-led initiatives.
• Review design/configuration work for integration issues; mentor junior team members.
• Maintain accurate SAP and process documentation, adhering to Epson IT standards.
• Create or update user documentation for all relevant changes and projects.

What we ask for:

• Expert in business processes and best-practice SAP FICO advice.
• Strong integration knowledge across SD, MM, LE, CS, PM, and FI modules.
• Skilled in configuring and managing iDoc messages (inbound/outbound).
• Good understanding of Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) – IFRS 16.
• Deep knowledge of Asset Management and depreciation.
• Experience supporting Concur Travel & Expenses system.
• Familiar with Electronic Bank Statement Workbench tool.
• Expertise in ReadSoft Vendor Invoice Management and SAP integration.
• Proficient with SAP Closing Cockpit.
• Understanding of complex, international matrix organizations.
• Strong technical and communication skills across business functions.
• Business analysis capability to translate requirements into solutions.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in teams.
• Extensive testing experience: unit, integration, and UAT cycles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues using debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in at least two end-to-end SAP lifecycle projects.
• Familiarity with Jira and Power BI for workload management.
• S/4HANA Finance experience is an advantage.

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

You will have access to a wide range of flexible benefits including a strong contributory pension plan, private healthcare, life cover, gym membership, an Employee Assistance Programme, employee discounts on Epson and Seiko products, and more. Epson also promotes hybrid working, with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year.

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years. Running.

Epson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any necessary accommodations during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining our team.

If you require additional assistance for your application or wheelchair access to our facilities, please email [e-mail]. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.

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