Principal Systems Engineer (SAP Finance)

TL;DR

Principal Systems Engineer (SAP Finance): Shaping the future of hirify.global’s corporate finance systems by driving innovation and delivering complex technical changes. Focus on optimizing SAP and partner solutions to maximize value and align with business goals, contributing to an exciting finance and procurement transformation.

Location: Hybrid, requiring 2 days per week in the office in London or Cardiff, UK

Salary: £65,000–£70,000

Company

The hirify.global is a public service broadcaster committed to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences globally.

What you will do

• Contribute to a technical roadmap for corporate systems and services within scope.
• Coordinate small to medium technical changes, clarifying requirements and managing the change process with outsourced providers.
• Act as a trusted team member for larger projects with technical change elements.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, offering support and influence.
• Work with outsourced technology partners and internal stakeholders to support incident resolution.

Requirements

• Extensive experience and system specialist knowledge for SAP ECC and S/4 Finance modules.
• Expertise in translating project, user, and product requirements into technical SAP solutions.
• Experience with SAP Finance and Controlling, SAP ECC6 and S/4, with detailed integration knowledge (SD, MM, BW & HR).
• Ability to review and revise Technical and Functional Documentation based on SAP best practices.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels, translating technical concepts.
• Must be able to work 2 days per week in the office in London or Cardiff, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (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 financial operation requirements (e.g., Production Accounting).
• Understanding of security, access control, and segregation of duties in system design.
• Financial Accountancy qualifications (e.g., ACCA).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development opportunities.
• Support for flexible working, which can be discussed during the application or offer stage.
• Inclusive environment where every individual's unique contribution is valued and respected.

Hiring process

• Employment screening checks will be conducted, including reference checks and eligibility to work checks.
• Offers are conditional on satisfactory completion of these checks.
• Adjustments or access requirements for the interview process can be discussed via email.