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SAP Administrator

Employer
The Open University
Location
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
Up to £17.57 per hour
Closing date
31 Oct 2019

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Sector
Administration and Business Support
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time
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Job Details

Our client, The Open University is a public distance learning and Research University, and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education. Their innovative and inclusive approach to education has seen 1.89 million people, all over the world, realising their educational ambitions by studying with the University since it opened in 1969.

The staff are committed to putting their students first and to supporting them to realise their potential. Study with the OU is more than just education - it is life changing learning, do you want to be part of this team?

The OU is looking to recruit a SAP Administrator / Subject Matter Expert to join them to start ASAP for three months, working a 37 hour week and paying £17.57ph.

About the Role

The aim of the Finance Transformation project is primarily to design a finance function that will best support and add value to the University now and in the future. The main purpose of this role is to provide support to the commercial income and accounts receivable Lead Subject Matter Expert.

Key Responsibilities


  • To work with the system supplier and with Finance and Business Services to contribute to system configuration activities.
  • To undertake data cleansing and validation activity, working with the Lead Subject Matter Expert and data migration team to ensure that the correct data is recorded in a consistent format.
  • To work with the programme testing team and Finance and Business Services to create, refine and carry out user acceptance testing activities.
  • To contribute to the project team to ensure all areas of the finance system are coordinated and consistent.
  • To liaise, network and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, presenting a professional image of the project team and The Open University.

    • Skills and Experience

    • Experience of working with the SAP S/4 HANA system, with expertise in SAP commercial income and accounts receivable.
    • The ability to work well within a team environment and independently.
    • Ability to use own initiative to solve problems.
    • Experience of analysing data and networking with stakeholders to gather information.
    • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel (including VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables) and Outlook.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating discretion, confidentiality and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
    • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload.
    • High level of accuracy with good attention to detail.

    If this is the ideal role for you, please apply online or call Carrie Allen on 02380 683407 to discuss further.

    Company

    Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.

    How would you like to help someone change their life?

    The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK's largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

    Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as regional offices in England and our head office in Milton Keynes.

    All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. The Open University helps anyone in the UK better themselves, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Dip into our series of Open Diaries and discover what it's like for our students to take that life-changing step that you could be a part of.

     

    Testimonials

    Jo Priddey
    I started working with the OU as temporary staff through Manpower during the pandemic. I thought the initial training was fantastic and felt well prepared to start working. When I was offered a permanent position it was great that the OU took my personal needs into consideration so that I am able to complete my degree and work 4 days a week.

    Charles White
    The recruitment process was smooth from start to finish. As an applicant, it was useful to have the selection process made clear to you from the outset. Communication from Manpower was, and remains, good. Excellent candidate care continues to be provided, they are both responsive and proactive.

    Anonymous
    So far the Open University has been the best job I have ever had, a very relaxed environment, everyone open to helping one another, no pressure and all trainers prioritise the quality of calls rather than the quantity.

    Sarah George
    Whilst working at the Open University, the support I have received has been outstanding; from colleagues at advisor level, to the senior management team, there is not a question or query that has not been resolved without a swift and appropriate response.

    Thecla Chakunte
    Working with the Open University has opened me to a lot. There are a lot of trainings to improve your skills and open you to other possibilities. There is room for growth. A lot of it. And did you know you can study for FREE as permanent staff? Wow! There are other juicy perks too.

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