Lead the SAP capability that powers Cadent’s operations
As an SAP Functional Manager at Cadent, you’ll play a key role in leading the SAP Functional team, shaping how we design, deliver, and support SAP solutions across the organisation. This is a leadership role at the heart of our application management and transformation capability, ensuring that SAP systems are aligned to business priorities and delivering maximum value.
You’ll be responsible for building and managing an in‑house SAP functional capability, overseeing development, configuration and delivery across multiple workstreams. Working closely with delivery teams, architects, suppliers and stakeholders, you’ll ensure solutions are designed to meet business needs, delivered to a high standard and supported effectively in operation.
Why you’ll love this role
This role combines leadership, strategy and hands‑on delivery in a complex and business‑critical environment.
- Strategic Ownership – Own and develop the SAP Functional roadmap, ensuring alignment to business strategy and outcomes.
- Leadership & Team Development – Lead, mentor and grow a high‑performing SAP Functional team, supporting career development and wellbeing.
- End‑to‑End Delivery Oversight – Oversee SAP development, configuration and integration activities across multiple programmes and workstreams.
- High‑Impact Stakeholder Engagement – Work with delivery teams, architects and senior stakeholders to shape solutions and priorities.
- Operational Excellence – Ensure SAP systems meet performance, availability and SLA expectations across a 24/7 operational environment.
- Continuous Improvement – Drive best practice, improve processes and enhance system functionality to deliver better outcomes for the business.
What you’ll bring
- SAP Functional Expertise
- Deep knowledge across SAP modules such as FICO, SD, CRM/CX, PM, EWM, MM, HR/Payroll and Procurement
- Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA environments and connected systems
- Leadership & Delivery Experience
- Proven experience leading and managing SAP functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and delivery commitments
- Experience overseeing third‑party delivery and integrations
- Strategy & Roadmap Development
- Experience shaping SAP strategies and roadmaps aligned to business needs
- Strong understanding of how SAP supports operational and commercial outcomes
- Technical & Integration Awareness
- Knowledge of SAP‑connected systems and integrations (e.g. ESRI, Click/NextGen)
- Awareness of cloud environments such as AWS and integration platforms like SAP CPI
- Stakeholder & Communication Skills
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
- SAP professional qualification in a relevant field
- Extensive experience working in SAP environments, ideally within complex or regulated organisations
What’s In It for You
- Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
- 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
- An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
- A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% (i.e., if you contribute 6%, the company will contribute 12%)
- A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Employee Assistance Line – confidential support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing
- Professional development support – cover the cost of membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave, provided it’s relevant to your role
- Additional benefits that help you balance work and home life
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – look forward to welcoming you.
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