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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Finance Business Analyst - **Company:** Hectic People - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** SAP Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Cloud Computing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Pivot Tables, SAP (Applications), SAP NetWeaver Data Management, Sap Finance, Test Scripts, Sap Fiori, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=664d0611f112beed ## About the Role * SAP Cloud Experience: Practical experience navigating SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Fiori interface). * Finance Knowledge: Solid foundation in core accounting processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger). * Finance Qualification: Minimum AAT level 4 (ACCA desirable) * Data Migration: Previous exposure to SAP data migration templates or the SAP Migration Cockpit is highly desirable. * Advanced Excel: Mastery of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data manipulation tools for data cleaning. * Retail Context: Experience working within a fast-paced retail or international multi-currency business is a plus. * BrightPearl Experience: Practical experience navigating the existing systems (desirable but not essential). ## Description We are looking for a hands-on SAP Finance Business Analyst to join our team at the early stages of a major international SAP Cloud implementation for our client - an international retail brand. This role work closely with the Company Director and the technical implementation partners with the end brand, covering our UK and EU operations. This is an execution-focused, hands-on role. You will use your practical knowledge of accounting processes and SAP Cloud systems to ensure our financial data, process workflows, and testing cycles are executed flawlessly. Key Responsibilities * Data Cleansing & Migration * Audit Data: Review legacy financial data for duplicates, errors, and outdated records before system migration. * Map Records: Format, cleanse, and prepare master data (Vendors, Customers, Chart of Accounts, Open Invoices). * Load Templates: Populate standard SAP data migration templates and assist with loading data via the SAP Migration Cockpit. * Reconcile Balances: Cross-reference newly migrated SAP data against legacy financial records to ensure 100% accuracy. * Testing & Quality Assurance * Test Preparation: Review standard SAP process flows and help draft realistic accounting test scripts. * UAT Execution: Assisting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles within the SAP Cloud test environment. * Log Defects: Identify, document, and track system bugs or mismatches in collaboration with the technical team. * Process Support * Workshop Input: Attend early-stage implementation workshops to explain current UK/EU finance workflows. * Standard Alignment: Help map existing business requirements to standard SAP Cloud practices. * Documentation: Create clear, simple user guides for the finance team as new system features go live. * Ad-Hoc Finance & Multi-Brand Support * Third-Party Collaboration: Work closely with the primary brand's external, third-party finance team to ensure smooth operational alignment. * Core Accounting Duties: Provide hands-on accounting support across our other portfolio brands to balance team workloads. * Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multi-currency accounts. * Month-End Assistance: Support the wider finance team during the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Intelligent Automation using Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/157-intelligent-automation-using-machine-learning) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Beyond GPT: Building Unified GenAI Platforms for the Enterprise of Tomorrow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1525-beyond-gpt-building-unified-genai-platforms-for-the-enterprise-of-tomorrow) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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