Location
West Yorkshire – Initially based in Bradford, moving to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026. Hybrid working: one office day per week.
Work type
Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£51,697 - £64,621) depending on experience
- Annual incentive bonus (up to £1,000)
- Pension scheme – up to 12% company contribution
- Development opportunities aligned with the Finance Systems Manager progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus two wellness days
- Life assurance cover (four times pensionable salary)
- Health cash plan, 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 more
Company Overview
Yorkshire Water provides essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million residents and visitors across the Yorkshire region. The Finance function plays a key role in meeting customer and regulator expectations and driving technology improvements.
What you will do
- Leverage existing technology to maximise system capabilities for business benefit
- Review P2P and O2C system functionality, providing recommendations and driving improvement projects
- Develop and deliver P2P training, promoting user adoption and data integrity
- Develop medium‑term system roadmaps with IT, aligning with evolving SAP technologies
- Coordinate P2P and O2C improvement projects and rollouts
- Manage SAP Concur Travel and Expense system, including updates and reporting
- Communicate system updates and future plans to users
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the business and with external partners
- Provide support to the Master Data Team for data quality, controls and governance
- Produce and maintain performance dashboards, working with Reporting Specialists
- Collaborate to deliver reporting and insight aligned with strategic objectives
- Plan resources and workloads to ensure high‑quality service delivery
- Communicate updates and performance discussions through meetings, 1:1s, hub attendance and career development conversations
Qualifications & Skills
- Hands‑on experience with SAP and SAP Ariba, able to maximise system capabilities
- Proven track record delivering P2P system solutions and shaping roadmaps
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, collaborating to find solutions and making informed decisions
- In‑depth knowledge of end‑to‑end P2P processes and systems
- Solid understanding of system interfaces and integration to support seamless operations
Application Process
Pre‑employment checks include a Basic Disclosure Check and, depending on the role, a Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance. All roles require a medical questionnaire.
Closing date
The closing date for this role is the 12th of June 2026.
Accessibility
We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires adjustments, please include this information in your application and we will discuss reasonable adjustments.
