Data-Driven Business Operations Associate (Placement)

SAP SE; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP UK invites penultimate‑year students from any degree for a 13‑month placement focused on business operations and data‑driven decision making. You’ll join a team and take ownership of live tasks delivering impactful insights from day one.

You'll analyse data, contribute to SAP Analytics Cloud reporting, and identify process improvements while exploring AI‑powered tools to enhance outcomes. This program supports hands‑on learning with mentorship.

Qualifications

• Interest in how businesses operate and how they can run more efficiently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and you’re comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
• Naturally analytical—you spot patterns in data and think practically about process improvement.
• Effective time management—you work to deadlines and handle competing priorities without losing focus.
• A collaborative approach, you build good working relationships and adapt your communication style to different audiences.
• An open mindset toward AI and you’re willing to experiment, collaborate with AI tools, and take responsibility for the outputs you produce.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data and performance metrics to surface trends and deliver insights to stakeholders.
• Contribute to reporting and analysis using established systems, including SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes across the team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business priorities and deliver practical recommendations.
• Support the automation of routine reporting tasks, freeing up time for higher‑value work.
• Explore how AI‑powered tools are transforming business operations and apply what you discover in your work.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

AI experimentation

Education

Penultimate-year student

Any degree discipline

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

SAP UK invites penultimate‑year students from any degree for a 13‑month placement focused on business operations and data‑driven decision making. You’ll join a team and take ownership of live tasks delivering impactful insights from day one.

You'll analyse data, contribute to SAP Analytics Cloud reporting, and identify process improvements while exploring AI‑powered tools to enhance outcomes. This program supports hands‑on learning with mentorship.