P2P Application Analyst

VIQU Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced P2P Application Analyst in London to provide operational leadership for Procurement applications. Key responsibilities include providing advanced SAP P2P support, managing incidents, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a background in SAP processes, and operational leadership experience. The role adheres to a hybrid working model and offers a competitive salary up to £54,000.

Benefits

Referral bonus of up to £1,000 if successful

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar SAP P2P support role within a Service Desk environment following ITIL methodology.
• Good understanding of SAP FI / CO modules including Accounts Payable and Reporting.
• Ability to travel between office sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for SAP P2P applications and manage critical incidents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and perform system checks to ensure optimal performance.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP P2P and MM processes

Excellent MS Excel skills

Strong analytical/problem-solving capabilities

Tools

Biblio 3

Business Objects

ServiceNow

SAP Fiori

JIRA

Transport Express

Job description

P2P Application Analyst

Colchester / London – Hybrid

Up to £54,000

Please note – this role will adhere to a rotational shift pattern

VIQU are working with a leading organisation seeking an experienced P2P Application Analyst. The successful P2P Application Analyst will be key in providing advanced support and operational leadership for Procurement applications, ensuring smooth execution of both month-end activities and business-as-usual processes. You will work to play a pivotal role in optimising system performance, supporting projects, and driving continuous improvement within the Procurement function.

Key Responsibilities of the P2P Application Analyst

• Provide advanced support for SAP P2P applications, acting as the primary escalation point for critical incidents and service disruptions.
• Manage incidents, requests, and defects through to resolution, liaising with business users, technical teams, and external suppliers as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, SAP Technical teams, and Project Managers to ensure seamless support and delivery across all initiatives.
• Perform daily, monthly, and periodic system checks, optimising uptime and ensuring accurate financial postings during month-end and year-end close.
• Support governance, compliance, and audit requirements related to SAP P2P activities, including maintaining technical documentation and service catalogues.
• Drive operational excellence through root cause analysis, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Lead operational reviews, monitor team performance, workload distribution, and ensure quality of support.
• Represent the support team in project working groups, providing technical and application expertise.

Experience Required of the P2P Application Analyst

• Strong knowledge of SAP P2P and MM processes, particularly Purchasing and Inventory Management.
• Proven experience in a similar SAP P2P support role, ideally within a Service Desk environment following ITIL methodology.
• Good understanding of SAP FI / CO modules including Accounts Payable, New GL, Profit Centre and Cost Centre Accounting, Bank Accounting, and Reporting.
• Operational leadership experience, with the ability to lead, unify, and motivate a team.
• Excellent MS Excel skills and strong analytical/problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to travel between office sites as required.
• Willingness to adhere to a rotational shift pattern.
• ITIL operational background, publishing industry experience, or knowledge of royalty systems and accounting (desired).
• Experience with Biblio 3, Business Objects, ServiceNow, SAP Fiori, JIRA, or Transport Express (desired).

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