Senior Functional Consultant

Pay Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Senior Functional Consultant to enhance financial planning and reporting systems. The role involves working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring optimal system performance and data utilization. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in SAP BPC and a passion for improving workflows. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of retail in Africa.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' hands-on SAP BPC development and support.
• 2 years as a Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Developing system requirements, design, testing, training, and implementation.
• Providing SAP BPC support for IFRS-compliant reporting.

Skills

Self-driven

Communication

Analytical

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP BPC

SAP FI

SAP BW

Job description

Senior Functional Consultant

Location: Kenilworth - Cape Town

Type: Full-time

Posted on: 3 Days Ago

Application Deadline: May 8 (4 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The role of the Senior Functional Consultant (BPC) involves streamlining and supporting engagement between the Pick n Pay business, technical teams, and partners related to financial planning, consolidation, and reporting information and insights.

The role offers opportunities and constraints within systems and data, facilitating optimal system performance and data utilization to enable insights-driven decision-making and opportunity identification.

You will upskill and support team members and be part of the Data and Analytics team.

The role requires you to be a BPC support/developer specialist, trainer, facilitator, and role model working with all levels of business users and external consultants.

If you are passionate about using information and processes to measure and manage financial aspects of the business and improve workflows, you'll be a great fit.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years' hands-on SAP BPC development and support
• 2 years as a Team Lead
• Understanding of accounting principles and IFRS standards
• Knowledge of SAP FI modules and BW / Business Intelligence systems
• Ability to design and interpret SAP BW reporting architecture
• Understanding of SAP ECC and non-SAP data structures and interfaces to SAP BW

Competencies & Skills

• Self-driven, Curious, Passionate, Problem-solver, Thorough, Detail-oriented, Responsible / Accountable, Team player
• Communication, Networking, Influencing, Documentation, Analytical, Consulting, Training, Presenting
• Business (Stakeholder) Engagement: Eliciting needs, defining information requirements, presenting solutions, working with stakeholders, leading, translating between stakeholders and contributors, researching improvements, developing junior team members' skills
• Collaboration: Working with business and technical teams, supporting team development
• Analytical & Conceptual Thinking
• Data Literacy: Reading, writing, communicating data in context
• Information Literacy: Using relevant information effectively
• Deep financial business knowledge
• Work Planning: Knowledge of financial planning, consolidation, reporting lifecycle, Agile methodology
• Data / Information Governance: Adhering to data standards, policies, quality assurance

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Developing system requirements, design, testing, training, and implementation
• Providing SAP BPC support for IFRS-compliant reporting
• Supporting incident resolution and system configuration
• Maintaining documentation and sharing knowledge
• Supporting operational activities and system alignment

Closing date: May 7

At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organization of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience and an enriching work environment.

Founded in , we are one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions across Africa.

Our reputation is built on quality and value.

Our Mission

We serve with our hearts and create a great place to be; with our minds, we create an excellent place to shop.

Our Values

• Passion for our Customers
• Respect and Care
• Personal Growth and Opportunity
• Leadership and Innovation
• Honesty and Integrity
• Community Support
• Individual Responsibility
• Accountability

Why Join Us?

Our strength lies in our people. We aim to be the employer of choice, fostering growth, celebrating achievements, and valuing contributions.

Join us and shape the future of retail in Africa.

View our career opportunities.

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