Associate SAP Security Analyst

Princes Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Flexible holiday option - buy 5 days

Pension 14.5% (Employee 5%, Employer 9

Life Insurance Policy

Critical Illness Cover

Job summary

Princes Group in Liverpool is seeking an Associate SAP Security Analyst to join our Head Office, working in a hybrid model. You will provide entry-level support for SAP access management and security administration, contributing to BAU changes and compliance.

Develop SAP knowledge under supervision, follow procedures, and build experience across SAP processes while collaborating with IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role focused on SAP access management and security administration.
• BAU change activities and compliance processes performed under supervision.
• Develop SAP system knowledge by following defined procedures and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SAP user administration and access requests.
• Support SAP BAU changes and testing activities.
• Follow documented procedures for security, change and compliance.
• Maintain records for audits and control reviews.
• Assist with access reviews and periodic compliance checks.
• Escalate risks or system issues to senior team members.
• Develop knowledge of SAP processes and controls.

Skills

Enterprise IT concepts

SAP security

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Procedural follow-through

Education

GCSE/A-Level or equivalent

IT-related apprenticeship/diploma

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

Vacancy Name Associate SAP Security Analyst

Employment Type Permanent

Country United Kingdom

Location Liverpool

Business Area Finance

Workplace Type Hybrid

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Princes Liverpool is looking for two new SAP Security Analysts to join our Head Office in the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses.

Why Princes?

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• A day off for your Birthday
• Flexible Holiday Option - buy 5 days holiday
• 14.5% Pension (5% Employee, 9.5% Employer) Opt-In
• Life Insurance Policy
• Critical Illness Cover

Job Purpose:

Provides entry-level support for SAP access management, security administration, BAU change activities and compliance processes. Develops SAP system knowledge whilst following defined procedures, controls and governance standards under supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with SAP user administration, access requests and security role maintenance.
• Support execution of approved SAP BAU changes and testing activities.
• Follow documented procedures for security, change and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and control reviews.
• Assist with access reviews, user account updates and periodic compliance checks.
• Identify issues and escalating risks, control concerns or system anomalies to senior team members.
• Develop knowledge of SAP processes, controls and business operations.

Role Dimensions

• Provides operational support across SAP security, access management and BAU change activities.
• Works within established procedures, governance controls and service management processes.
• Supports ECC6 and S/4HANA environments under supervision.
• Contributes to audit, compliance and access review activities.
• No budget responsibility.
• No people management responsibility.

Key Relationships

Internal

• SAP Security and Change Analyst
• SAP Security, Controls & BAU Change Manager
• SAP Functional Teams
• IT Service Desk
• Business Users and Process Owners
• IT Governance and Compliance Teams

External

• Third-party support providers
• External auditors (as required)

Role Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of enterprise systems and information technology concepts.
• Interest in SAP security, access management and business applications.
• Ability to follow documented procedures accurately.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Experience

• Experience in an IT, administration or business support role desirable.
• Exposure to ERP systems or SAP is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working within structured processes is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE/A-Level, vocational qualification or equivalent experience.
• IT-related apprenticeship, diploma or relevant study advantageous.

Behaviours

• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
• Acts with integrity and respects confidentiality requirements.
• Follows instructions, procedures and governance standards.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through to completion.
• Maintains a positive and customer-focused approach.

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