IT Business Analyst – SAP in Newcastle upon Tyne

Equans is looking for 2 x IT Business Analyst – SAP to join our team in our Newcastle or Bevis Mark's offices on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

On offer is a salary of up to £60,000 based on skills, knowledge and experience.

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a strong SAP background and over 3 years’ experience on transformation projects? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in EQUANS’ migration to S/4HANA and the integration of this new platform with the wider EQUANS ecosystem?

As an IT Business Analyst – SAP, you will be a key member of the ERP Transformation Project team, specialising in SAP and focusing on the successful migration to S/4HANA and its integration with other EQUANS platforms and business processes. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure that S/4HANA solutions are seamlessly embedded within the broader digital landscape, supporting business objectives and driving operational excellence.

The role offers a flexible working environment within an established and highly motivated, collaborative team with ongoing development and career opportunities. Practical experience, passion, and a commitment to continuous learning are highly valued.

What will you deliver?

• S/4HANA Migration & Integration

• Act as a subject matter expert in SAP, with a focus on S/4HANA modules (FI, HR, MM, SD, PS) and the associated processes, such as Source to Procure, Record to Report, and Order to Cash.
• Support the migration from legacy SAP systems to S/4HANA, including requirements gathering, process mapping to BPMN standards, and data migration activities.
• Analyse, document, and map business processes and data flows to support the integration of S/4HANA with other EQUANS systems (e.g. legacy platforms, third-party applications, reporting tools).
• Collaborate with architects, integration specialists, and business users to define and validate end-to-end process and data integration requirements.
• Support the design and implementation of interfaces, data migration, and process automation between S/4HANA and the wider EQUANS ecosystem.
• Identify integration challenges and work with technical teams to resolve issues and optimise solutions.

• Capture, analyse, and document business requirements for SAP and integration workstreams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, clarify integration needs, and support solution design.
• Support testing activities, including integration testing, user acceptance, and business readiness.
• Contribute to change management and documentation to ensure smooth adoption of new integrated processes.

• Build strong relationships with business users, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues related to S/4HANA migration and integration in a clear and timely manner.

• Support the IT Senior Business Analyst in the delivery of project objectives and BA activities.
• Deputise for the IT Senior Business Analyst as required, including standing in during periods of absence or high workload, ensuring continuity of business analysis support for the ERP Transformation Project.

• Identify opportunities to enhance integration, streamline processes, and leverage S/4HANA capabilities for business benefit.
• Stay up to date with SAP S/4HANA developments and best practices for integration and migration.

Who are we looking for?

• Over 3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst on transformation projects, with a strong focus on SAP (preferably S/4HANA).
• In-depth knowledge of SAP modules, functionalities, and best practices, including proven experience in SAP implementation, configuration, and customisation.
• Cross-modular experience in SAP, with a comprehensive understanding of integration points with other key modules and third-party solutions.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems beyond SAP, focusing on integration and interoperability.
• Strong functional knowledge of other P2P products (such as Coupa) and their integration with SAP, with an understanding of how Coupa influences SAP processes.
• Experience in mapping and optimising business processes and data flows for integration and migration, using tools such as Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach; able to use techniques such as SWOT analysis, MoSCoW prioritisation, and BPMN process modelling.
• Skilled in process modelling: able to document as-is and to-be processes (in line with BPMN), creating a range of business and IT-specific documentation, including user scenarios as required.
• Excellent documentation and specification skills, able to clearly articulate technical and non-technical solutions and designs to a variety of audiences.
• Visual modelling skills: able to translate complex ideas and concepts into straightforward and simple-to-understand outputs.
• Facilitation and elicitation skills: able to manage stakeholders at all levels in meetings/workshops, accurately record agreed outcomes, and ensure follow-up activity is tracked and completed.
• Experience with requirements gathering, documentation, and validation for integration and migration projects, ideally using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with integration tools, middleware, and data migration concepts (e.g., SAP PI/PO, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft) is desirable.

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

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