Operational Finance Systems Manager

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water service provider is seeking an Operational Finance Systems Manager to optimize P2P and O2C processes. This role involves maximizing system capabilities while ensuring accuracy in data management using SAP and SAP Ariba. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering solutions that enhance efficiency and user experience. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and various employee benefits, fostering flexible working patterns for a balanced work-life approach.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SAP and SAP Ariba, ensuring accurate data management.
• Hands-on experience in delivering P2P system solutions for improved efficiency.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimise P2P and O2C technologies for improvements.
• Maximise system capabilities and deliver effective training to users.
• Manage communications and collaborate with the Technology team.

Skills

SAP

Data management

P2P systems

Collaboration

Tools

SAP Concur

SAP Ariba

Job description

Location & Work

Location: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1-3 days in the office a week – Bradford, then relocating to Leeds summer 2026). Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Finance Systems Manager to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be part of helping Yorkshire Water provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions that visit each year can rely on our services, have clean and safe drinking water on tap, and that their wastewater is taken away. It is so much more than this: we look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented investment and changing expectations from customers mean this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Finance function is a key part of how we meet changing expectations, and we lead the transformation of finance operations by optimising systems, driving data excellence, and delivering powerful insights. Join a forward‑thinking organisation where innovation meets impact, and your ideas shape the future of finance and empower smarter decisions across the business.

Where you fit in

• Review and optimise Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) and Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) technologies, providing recommendations and driving improvement projects.
• Maximise system capabilities and deliver effective P2P training to end users.
• Coordinate system enhancement projects and rollouts for P2P and O2C processes.
• Manage communications with users, including updates and future plans.
• Partner with the Technology team to ensure seamless collaboration between P2P/O2C functions.
• Take ownership of data management, quality, and standards, driving continuous improvement.
• Design and implement a robust training strategy to promote adoption, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with SAP Ariba and internal SAP teams for specialist support.
• Lead and manage SAP Concur Travel & Expense system, including updates and reporting.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and insightful reports.
• Implement and monitor data protocols and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Oversee data entry, maintenance, and cleansing, introducing automated checks and audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reporting and insights aligned with strategic goals.
• Facilitate and manage effective resource and workload planning to ensure quality service delivery.
• Communicate company and local updates through team meetings, one‑on‑one sessions and hub sessions.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options when possible to help you balance work and home life.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£49,589 – £61,987).

• Annual incentive related bonus (maximum £1,000 per performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Operational Finance Systems Manager progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience with SAP and SAP Ariba, with the confidence to navigate complex systems and optimise their use.
• A solid track record in data management, ensuring accuracy, integrity and consistency across processes.
• Hands‑on experience delivering P2P system solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate effectively, and make informed decisions with confidence.
• Deep understanding of Purchase to Pay systems and processes, coupled with a good grasp of system interfaces and integration.
• Bonus points for project management expertise, familiarity with SAP Concur, and knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience delivering P2P solutions for asset‑intensive businesses will set you apart.

All roles are subject to pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a third‑party company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.