IT Application Analyst

What you’ll do

As an IT Application Analyst in the finance area, you will have the opportunity to manage, develop, and support the IT services provided for Sanoma’s Finance function. You will collaborate closely with the Finance organization, your colleagues in Sanoma IT, and our vendors. Your responsibilities will include analysing business requirements, incident management and delivering the service with the help of selected vendors. This position could be placed in various countries where Sanoma is represented, and reports to the Group Applications Team Lead.

Who you are

You are an experienced SAP ECC / S/4Hana analyst/developer with a solid track record working with IT Services. You are flexible, open-minded, service oriented with good communication and interaction skills.  Hands-on experience with SAP application / system development is essential for success in this role.

Formal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of experience in relevant IT positions, preferably in configuration and incident management operations in a large-scale environment
• Good understanding of finance processes
• Experience in managing vendors in outsourced environments
• Knowledge of S/4Hana public cloud, Datasphere and SAC would be good
• Knowledge of different kinds of integration technologies (especially SAP BTP integration suite would be an advantage)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, as well as the local language in your country of residence

Keys to Success

• Good requirement gathering skills with the ability to capture finance business processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of application and integration security and privacy concepts
• Good communication and social skills, with ability to adjust your message to the audience
• Ability to work in virtual and international teams
• A team player taking initiative
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous learning and the enhancement of processes and applications

What we offer

We offer you a key position with interesting and challenging tasks, a good view to the Sanoma and opportunities for professional growth. You also have the possibility to be part of the team delivering the most important ERP solution development project we’ve met so far in Sanoma Learning. You will be part of a highly motivated and experienced team in an open and informal setting, where initiative is expected and rewarded.

Interested?

Are you interested in this position? We look forward to receiving your cv and motivational letter latest by 30.9.2025. Potential candidates will be interviewed already during the application period. Welcome to Sanoma!

Position Specs

• Possible locations
  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Den Bosch, Netherlands
  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Stockholm, Sweden
  • Milan, Italy
• Type of Work
  • Hybrid (i.e. a few days a week at the office)
• Contract
  • Permanent position, Full time

About Sanoma Learning

How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.
So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.