SAP Project Accountant

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension with employer contributions (↑

Job summary

Co-op in Manchester is recruiting a SAP Project Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers £65,000 - £70,000 plus benefits and a hybrid pattern (one day per week in Manchester city centre).

You will lead financial management of SAP transformation programmes, oversee budgets, forecasts and spend, and provide financial insight to senior leaders. The ideal candidate will hold ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent, with significant project accounting experience and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent required.
• Significant experience in project accounting, finance business partnering or programme financial management.
• Experience managing costs, budgets and forecasts within large or complex projects.
• Ability to assess and track business case performance and benefits realisation.
• Experience producing project-level financial reporting and governance support.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of SAP transformation programmes, overseeing budgets, forecasts and spend
• Monitor business case performance and benefits realisation across programmes
• Partner with programme leaders to provide financial insight for decision-making
• Provide constructive challenge to ensure efficient delivery and robust financial controls
• Produce and present financial reporting for programme governance and senior stakeholders
• Support SAP projects across the wider Co-op business and manage cost centres

Skills

Project accounting

Finance business partnering

Budgets & forecasting

Governance reporting

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

SAP Project Accountant

£65,000 - £70,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

12-month fixed term contract

Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office once a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

Why this role matters

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of one of Co‑op's most significant transformation programmes. Following the successful implementation of SAP Finance, we're now focused on embedding the platform, driving adoption, and shaping its future across our business. You will work on high‑profile projects, influence key decisions, and partner with senior leaders to help deliver lasting business value. If you enjoy combining commercial thinking with strong financial management in a complex and evolving environment, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

What you'll do

• Lead the financial management of SAP transformation programmes, overseeing budgets, forecasts and spend
• Monitor business case performance, helping to ensure programmes deliver expected value and benefits
• Partner with programme leaders and delivery teams to provide financial insight and support key decision‑making
• Provide constructive challenge to ensure initiatives are delivered efficiently and investments are well managed
• Produce and present financial reporting for programme governance and senior stakeholders
• Support the financial management of SAP projects across the wider Co‑op business
• Manage project cost centres and monitor financial performance against plans and targets
• Help maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal standards and processes

What you'll bring

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in project accounting, finance business partnering, or programme financial management
• Strong experience managing costs, budgets and forecasts within large or complex projects
• Proven ability to assess and track business case performance and benefits realisation
• Experience producing project‑level financial reporting and supporting governance processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including working with senior leaders

Why Co‑op?

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion