You must be a penultimate-year student from any discipline, proficient in MS Office (Excel), skilled in time management, an effective communicator, inquisitive, and available for a 13-month placement.

You will assist in financial reporting, controlling, and forecasting, lead projects, and collaborate with teams to enhance business support for the UK and Ireland market unit.

Business, Operations & Strategy

United Kingdom

Milton Keynes

Large

At SAP, our purpose is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives. Our promise is to innovate to help our customers run at their best. SAP is committed to helping every customer become a best-run business. We engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality, and spread opportunity across borders and cultures. Together, with our customers and partners, we can transform industries, grow economies, lift up societies, and sustain our environment. #TheBestRu

Technology

Our purpose is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives. 

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 We help the world run better 
 At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
 
 What we offer
 Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A placement at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognises you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.
 Through SAP UK’s 13 month paid placement programme you will be given the chance to learn and develop alongside some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the technology industry, as well as adapting and gaining a vast amount of responsibility and exposure. We want people who think big and dream big. And most of all, we want people who are passionate about helping businesses – and the world – run better.
 
 What you can expect
 As a Finance Associate, you will work within the dynamic UK and Ireland Controlling team, touching the regional and global Finance and Administration organisation. You will have a key role in financial reporting, assisting in their construction and analysis and leading your own projects. You will assist in both financial controlling and forecasting, giving significant interaction with shared services colleagues and interacting with multiple other departments in SAP, enabling you to become a proficient controlling employee and see real results from your contribution. This role provides substantial opportunity to support the team in developing its ability further to increase the level of business support and business partnering that it provides to the UK and Ireland market unit.
 
 Who you are
 <ul>
 <li>Strong proficiency in MS Office (Especially Excel)</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Business, accounting, IT experience / working knowledge would be an advantage but not essential</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Time management and the ability to multi-task</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Effective communicator</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Inquisitive and not afraid to ask questions</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Student in penultimate year of university</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Studying a degree from any discipline</li>
 </ul>
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 <li> Available to start the 13-month placement in July 1st 2025</li>
 </ul>
 
 Please submit a CV and Cover Letter as part of your application
 
 We are SAP
 SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.
 
 Salary and Benefits
 <ul>
 <li>£24,600 p/annum</li>
 <li>25 days holiday, 5 days study leave and an additional day for your birthday</li>
 <li>Free onsite Gym, Lunch, kitchen facilities and subsidized coffee shop</li>
 <li>Mental health first aiders</li>
 <li>‘appreciate’ financial reward scheme</li>
 <li>Buddy mentoring scheme</li>
 <li>CSR and Sporting opportunities, e.g. football clubs</li>
 <li>Opportunities to socialise with other placement students</li>
 <li>Laptop and other SAP equipment provided</li>
 </ul>
 
 Our inclusion promise
 SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
 SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
 Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 #SAPUKInternCareers
 
 Bring out your best
 SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 We win with inclusion
 SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world. SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 Requisition ID: 408905 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.
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 We help the world run better 
 At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
 
  What we offer
 Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A placement at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognises you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.
 Through SAP UK’s 13 month paid placement programme you will be given the chance to learn and develop alongside some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the technology industry, as well as adapting and gaining a vast amount of responsibility and exposure. We want people who think big and dream big. And most of all, we want people who are passionate about helping businesses – and the world – run better.
 
  What you can expect
 As a Finance Associate, you will work within the dynamic UK and Ireland Controlling team, touching the regional and global Finance and Administration organisation. You will have a key role in financial reporting, assisting in their construction and analysis and leading your own projects. You will assist in both financial controlling and forecasting, giving significant interaction with shared services colleagues and interacting with multiple other departments in SAP, enabling you to become a proficient controlling employee and see real results from your contribution. This role provides substantial opportunity to support the team in developing its ability further to increase the level of business support and business partnering that it provides to the UK and Ireland market unit.
 
  Who you are
 
  Strong proficiency in MS Office (Especially Excel)
 
 
  Business, accounting, IT experience / working knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
 
 
  Time management and the ability to multi-task
 
 
  Effective communicator
 
 
  Inquisitive and not afraid to ask questions
 
 
  Student in penultimate year of university
 
 
  Studying a degree from any discipline
 
 
   Available to start the 13-month placement in July 1st 2025
 
 
  Please submit a CV and Cover Letter as part of your application
 
  We are SAP
 SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.
 
  Salary and Benefits
 
  £24,600 p/annum
  25 days holiday, 5 days study leave and an additional day for your birthday
  Free onsite Gym, Lunch, kitchen facilities and subsidized coffee shop
  Mental health first aiders
  ‘appreciate’ financial reward scheme
  Buddy mentoring scheme
  CSR and Sporting opportunities, e.g. football clubs
  Opportunities to socialise with other placement students
  Laptop and other SAP equipment provided
 
 
  Our inclusion promise
 SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
 SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
 Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
  #SAPUKInternCareers
 
  Bring out your best
 SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
  We win with inclusion
 SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world. SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 Requisition ID: 408905 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.


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