Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
- We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£51,697 - £64,621)
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities in line with the Finance Systems Manager progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra 2 wellness days!
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- A great benefits package – choose from 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!
Location: West Yorkshire This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1office days per week though you can come in more should you prefer)
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Manager to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers and suppliers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Finance function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of our key P2P systems and drive real impact across a growing technology landscape. Working with SAP (S/4 & ECC),SAP Ariba, SAP Concur, and leading our talented P2P Systems Team, you’ll play a vital role in optimising system performance, delivering improvements, and shaping future roadmaps for the business. You’ll bring strong P2P expertise, confidence in solving technical challenges, and a collaborative approach to working across teams. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy combining systems knowledge with business impact, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.
Where you fit in:
As our Finance Systems Manager, you will:
- Leverage existing technology to ensure system capabilities are fully utilised for business benefit
- Review P2P and O2C system functionality, providing recommendations and driving selected improvement projects
- Develop and deliver P2P training to end users, promoting user adoption, improved behaviours, data integrity, and a “right first-time” approach
- Develop medium-term system roadmaps in collaboration with IT, aligning with evolving SAP technologies
- Coordinate P2P and O2C system improvement projects and rollouts
- Manage the SAP Concur Travel and Expense system, including updates, changes, and enhanced reporting
- Manage user communications, including regular system updates and future plans
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the business (e.g. SAP Team) to support system development initiatives
- Develop and manage relationships with key external partners, including third-party technology providers and Ariba/Concur
- Provide hands-on support to the Master Data Team, supporting improved data quality, controls, and governance through reporting and systems expertise
- Produce and maintain performance dashboards, working with Reporting Specialists to enhance reporting capabilities and automate processes
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver reporting and insight in line with strategic objectives
- Facilitate and manage effective resource and workload planning to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Communicate local and company updates effectively through team meetings, 1:1s, hub attendance, and performance/career development discussions
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP Ariba, with the ability to maximise system capabilities
- Proven track record of delivering Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) system solutions and shaping clear, forward-looking system roadmaps
- Confident in troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with others to find solutions, and making informed decisions
- A strong understanding of end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay processes and systems
- A solid knowledge of system interfaces and how they integrate to support seamless operations
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy, which is why we only insist on 1 office day per week across Group Financial Control. Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got experience in Operational Finance/Procure to Pay and want to help us deliver great service for our customers and suppliers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
The closing date for this role is the 12th of June 2026.
No agencies please.
