At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the SAP Functional team and oversee development and delivery of SAP solutions.
- Company: Join Cadent Gas Ltd, a leader in gas distribution with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping SAP strategy and leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in SAP leadership and strong functional knowledge across various SAP modules.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role, driving strategy, influencing direction and leading a team that supports critical business systems across Cadent.
Why you'll love this role
- 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:
You're an experienced SAP leader with strong functional knowledge and the ability to operate across strategy and delivery.
- 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.
SAP Functional Manager in Coventry employer: Cadent
At Cadent, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for IT professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology while leading the charge in operational excellence.
