SAP Manager - Finance, Procurement & Projects

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Job summary

A leading utilities organization is seeking an SAP Manager to optimize financial, procurement, and project systems. The role involves overseeing SAP modules and leading a team to align systems with business goals. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in SAP solutions and a proven leadership track record. This position offers hybrid working flexibility and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Strategic involvement in transformation programmes

Qualifications

• Proven expertise across SAP FICO, SD, MM, and Cash & Banking.
• Strong understanding of SAP PS, PPM, and finance integration.
• Experience with SAP Concur, SAC Planning, and Ariba platforms.
• Demonstrated team management and leadership capability.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into scalable SAP solutions.
• Experience in utilities or regulated transformation-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and optimisation of SAP modules.
• Oversee SAP Project Systems and PPM integration.
• Manage deployment and support of SAP solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in processes.
• Ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Lead and mentor a team of SAP professionals.

Skills

SAP FICO

SAP SD

SAP MM

Cash & Banking

SAP PS

SAP PPM

SAP Concur

SAP SAC Planning

SAP Ariba

Team management

Leadership capability

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Procurement professional qualification (CIPS)

Job description

Job Description

SAP Manager - Finance, Procurement & Projects

Location: Yorkshire/Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Utilities

Join a progressive utilities organisation delivering enterprise-wide transformation through cutting-edge SAP solutions. As SAP Manager - Finance, Procurement & Projects, you'll lead a high-performing team to optimise financial, procurement, and project systems across a complex SAP landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

As a strategic team leader, you'll oversee the design, integration, and enhancement of SAP modules spanning finance, supply chain, and project delivery. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure systems are aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and SAP best practices-driving operational excellence and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and optimisation of SAP FICO, SD, MM, Cash & Banking, and Tax modules
• Oversee SAP Project Systems (PS) and PPM integration across transformation programmes
• Manage deployment and support of SAP Concur, SAC Planning, and Ariba solutions
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across finance and procurement processes
• Ensure compliance, data integrity, and alignment with business strategy
• Lead and mentor a team of SAP professionals, fostering capability growth and collaboration
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven expertise across SAP FICO, SD, MM, and Cash & Banking
• Strong understanding of SAP PS, PPM, and integration with finance and procurement
• Experience with SAP Concur, SAC Planning, and Ariba platforms
• Demonstrated team management and leadership capability
• Ability to translate complex business needs into scalable SAP solutions
• Experience in utilities or similarly regulated, transformation-heavy environments

Desirable

• Qualified Accountant (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Procurement professional qualification (eg CIPS)
• Familiarity with SAP best practices and governance frameworks

What's On Offer

• A permanent opportunity with a respected utilities organisation
• Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative team culture
• Strategic involvement in high-impact transformation programmes
• Competitive salary and benefits package