FINANCE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST SAP

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing >

12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets – UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, LatAm, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at Our Team as a Finance Systems Specialist SAP B1 / ECC

Purpose of the role

The Finance Systems Specialists act as vital connectors between financial operations and technological solutions within organizations.

Their central role involves providing critical user support, ensuring the smooth functioning of financial applications, and facilitating effective communication between finance and IT departments. By bridging these essential areas, they contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and operational effectiveness of the organization.

They provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the other team members, give support in resolving complex questions, and act as subject matter experts and as an escalation point for specific issues.

They will be working with the finance business project managers to be UAT finance testers, to ensure correct testing of all changes has been completed

On a daily basis you will :

• Oversee specific financial applications, ensuring system deployments / updates, configuration, integrations, and interfaces function effectively.

Collaborate with finance teams, IT, and vendors to enhance financial systems.

Participate in projects, customizing financial applications to meet specific business needs and proposing innovative solutions for process optimization.

Provide training, maintain system documentation, and assist users in effective system utilization.

Troubleshoot issues and escalate complex problems to IT or vendors.

Identify process efficiencies, implementing automation solutions and best practices based on the inputs from the business.

Drive continuous improvements through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ensure finance systems comply with regulations and internal controls.

Work with ABS Business Service Managers, their team members, and Continuous Improvement project teams to deploy larger-scale change initiatives within ABS.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in finance, accounting, information systems, or related fields.

At least 3 years of experience managing SAP B1 or ECC  within a shared services environment.

Proficient communication in English

Advantageous knowledge in Concur or Service Now

Strong analytical skills to work with complex financial data and reports effectively.

Ability to work in a matrix management environment, dealing with various stakeholders across Europe and Asia.

Problem-solving capabilities are crucial, allowing us to troubleshoot system issues and provide practical solutions.

Benefits

Indulge in added perks through our offerings :

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.