SAP B1 Business Applications Manager

SAP B1 Systems Manager

£60,000 – £70,000 per annum

North East (hybrid/remote – EU travel required)

SystemsAccountants are currently working with a technology‑driven business is looking for a hands‑on SAP B1 and Business Applications Manager to own and optimise its enterprise systems portfolio. You’ll lead a small team of SAP Business One and Power BI specialists, drive process improvement, and manage application projects end‑to‑end. This role will sit at the crossroads of business operations and IT delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Own and administer key business applications including SAP Business One and Power BI.
• Configure, maintain, and optimise systems to meet evolving business requirements
• Manage issue resolution from triage through to vendor escalation
• Lead end‑to‑end business process mapping and redesign, identifying inefficiencies and embedding controls
• Manage the full project lifecycle for implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements
• Coordinate testing, training, change management, and post‑go‑live support
• Act as the bridge between business teams, IS, and third‑party vendors
• Deliver user training and facilitate continuous improvement forums
• Collaborate with data teams to improve reporting structures and resolve data quality issues

Role Requirements

• Hands‑on experience managing SAP Business One within an organisation
• At least 3+ years of experience with SAP Business One
• Experience as an Applications/Systems Manager within multi‑entity global organisations
• Strong process mapping skills, including tools such as Visio
• Proven project management experience; formal qualifications welcome but not essential
• Confident communicator across both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience leading and developing small teams
• Working knowledge of MS SQL T‑SQL and SQL database administration
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe
• Desirable: experience with system implementations, API/integration technologies, ITIL or Agile frameworks, Prince2/LEAN, or PHP maintenance

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