Operational Finance Systems Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Finance Systems Manager to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and help provide the best service to our customers.
Location
West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1-3 days in the office a week – Bradford but relocating to Leeds Summer 2026)
Work type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, depending on experience (£49,589 – £61,987)
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities in line with the Operational Finance Systems Manager progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more
What we do
We ensure that over 5.4 million people living in Yorkshire and visitors to the region have clean and safe drinking water and that wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. The Finance function plays a key role in meeting changing customer and regulator expectations.
Where you fit in
As our Operational Finance Systems Manager, you will:
- Review and optimize Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) technologies, provide recommendations and drive improvement projects.
- Maximize system capabilities and deliver effective P2P training to end users.
- Coordinate system enhancement projects and rollouts for P2P and O2C processes.
- Manage communications with users, including updates and future plans.
- Partner with the Technology team to ensure seamless collaboration between P2P/O2C functions.
- Take ownership of data management, quality, and standards, driving continuous improvement.
- Design and implement a robust training strategy to promote adoption, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Maintain strong relationships with SAP Ariba and internal SAP teams for specialist support.
- Lead and manage the SAP Concur Travel & Expense system, including updates and reporting.
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards and insightful reports.
- Implement and monitor data protocols and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Oversee data entry, maintenance, and cleansing, introducing automated checks and audits.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reporting and insights aligned with strategic goals.
- Facilitate and manage effective resource and workload planning to ensure quality service delivery.
- Communicate company and local updates through team meetings, 1:1s, and hub sessions.
What skills & qualifications you will need
- Proven experience with SAP and SAP Ariba.
- Solid track record in data management, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and consistency across processes.
- Hands‑on experience delivering P2P system solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate effectively, and make informed decisions with confidence.
- Deep understanding of Purchase-to-Pay systems and processes, with a good grasp of system interfaces and integration.
- Bonus points for project management expertise, familiarity with SAP Concur, and knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- Experience delivering P2P solutions for asset‑intensive businesses is an advantage.
How we work
We support flexible working patterns and job share options (when possible) to help you balance work and home life.
Apply
If you have experience in Operational Finance and want to help us deliver great service for our customers while looking after the environment, please apply today. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check, and may require security vetting for a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire. We provide reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or conditions.
No agencies please.
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