Graduate Opportunity - Associate SAP Analyst

Graduate SAP Security Analyst role providing entry-level support in SAP access management, security administration, BAU changes, testing, compliance, and audit activities. It is specifically described as a perfect opportunity for graduates, with training and development in SAP systems.

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

Perfect opportunity for Graduates!

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 escalate 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.