SAP Manager - Finance, Procurement & Projects

ZipRecruiter; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organisation seeks an experienced SAP Manager to lead transformation initiatives across finance and procurement. The role involves optimising SAP systems and managing a team of professionals, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals. The candidate should have proven expertise in SAP modules like FICO, SD, and MM, along with strong leadership capabilities. This position offers hybrid working flexibility and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive salary

Collaborative team culture

Involvement in high-impact transformation programmes

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SAP FICO, SD, MM, and Cash & Banking modules.
• 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 similarly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and optimisation of SAP FICO, SD, MM, Cash & Banking modules.
• Oversee SAP Project Systems (PS) and PPM integration.
• Manage deployment and support of SAP Concur, SAC Planning, and Ariba solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance, data integrity, and alignment with business strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of SAP professionals.

Skills

SAP FICO

SAP SD

SAP MM

Cash & Banking

SAP PS

PPM

SAP Concur

SAC Planning

Ariba

Team management

Education

Qualified Accountant (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Procurement professional qualification (eg 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