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SAP Functional Manager
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
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.
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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
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Deep knowledge across SAP modules such as:
- FICO
- SD
- CRM/CX
- PM
- EWM
- MM
- HR/Payroll
- Procurement
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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 next?
At Cadent, we’re proud to be part of the future of UK energy! We have a clear roadmap to drive performance and support the UK government in achieving net-zero targets by 2050. We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
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What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident and consistently delivering – that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to do their best. For this role, we offer:
- Private Medical Insurance (you, your partner, and family) via MyChoices
- 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and the option to buy or sell holiday days
- Annual Performance Bonus (up to 15% of your salary)
- Generous pension scheme (company doubles your contributions up to 12%)
- Competitive salary (reviewed annually against market median)
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Free Employee Assistance Line (confidential advice on any challenge)
- Support for professional development (subscriptions, course fees, study leave)
- Flexible working options
- A healthy work-life balance
We support diversity and inclusion, and our employee communities:
- Women in Cadent
- Pride at Work (LGBTQ+)
- Embrace (ethnicity and religion)
- Thrive! (disability)
- Cadent Military Community
- Grief Awareness Community
- Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N)
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, submit your application—you may still be the right fit for Cadent.
To apply: Submit your up-to-date CV, and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you soon. Learn more about Cadent. Be part of something big—help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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