What’s the role?

Senior Functional Analyst (SME): Expertise in SAP S4 Central Finance application development capabilities for the Finance Business area across Shell enterprise. Responsible for identifying and documenting the business needs of their clients and stakeholders. Will be extensively working on SAP S/4 Central Finance project.

Your task as a Senior Functional Analyst would include the following:

• Understanding of Business requirements and develop the IT Solution by working along with Process Architects/Design Authorities

• Undertake Problem Analysis to identify root causes of incidents, escalating findings within the Line and Business, to minimize such incidents re-occurring

• Participate as a member of project teams, either at the Base Location, or where agreed, at another Business location - specific scope or work activities to be agreed as part of the project set-up

• Fully comply with and adhere to, all Group and Upstream IT standards and processes

What we need from you
As a Senior Functional Analyst, you should have the following skills:

Must Have:

• Extensive experience in SAP FI with proven experience in SAP S4 Central Finance (CFIN)

• Should have handled 1 or 2 S4 CFIN implementations and have strong experience in providing SAP FICO solutions for Finance business processes.

• Work experience on the areas such as handling complex Change requests / enhancements is a must.  

• Should have good understanding of Finance Close, Consolidation and Group reporting activities. 

• Should be able to drive larger IT teams for resolution of Critical IT issues during Finance Close.  *Skills with only Support experience or majority of support experience will not be Suitable.

• Experience in delivering complete SAP S4 Central Finance solution, proficient in analysing and translating Business/Process requirements to technical requirements

Desirable:

• Certain degree of knowledge in SAP MM/PM/PS modules will be an advantage

• Well versed with SAP system implementation methodology

• Dedication to meet the customer requirements and expectations, taking ownership of problems and respond in a proactive manner where appropriate.

• Good problem analysis skills.

• Good English communication skills, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to handle concurrent tasks with appropriate priority.

• Experience in global implementation/support of an SAP solution

Company Description

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.