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SAP Functional Manager
SAP Functional Manager
Job Title: 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. 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 collaboratively with delivery teams, architects, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs and are 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. Key focus areas include:
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Strategic Ownership Own and develop the SAP Functional roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and outcomes.
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Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing SAP Functional team while supporting career development and wellbeing.
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End-to-End Delivery Oversight Oversee SAP development, configuration, and integration activities across multiple programmes and workstreams.
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High-Impact Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with delivery teams, architects, and senior stakeholders to shape solutions and priorities.
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Operational Excellence Ensure SAP systems meet performance, availability, and SLA expectations across a 24/7 operational environment.
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What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for experienced SAP leaders with strong functional expertise, strategic acumen, and the ability to balance delivery with forward-thinking direction:
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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
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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
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Strategy & Roadmap Development
- Background in shaping SAP strategies and roadmaps aligned with business needs
- Strong understanding of how SAP supports operational and commercial outcomes
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Technical & Integration Awareness
- Knowledge of SAP-connected systems and integrations (e.g., ESRI, Click/NextGen)
- Awareness of cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and integration platforms (e.g., SAP CPI)
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Stakeholder & Communication Skills
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
- SAP professional qualification in a relevant field
- Extensive experience in SAP environments, preferably within complex or regulated organisations
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What’s in It for You
At Cadent, we pride ourselves on supporting our team members to thrive. For this role, we offer:
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Flexible benefits, including:
- Private Medical Insurance through MyChoices, covering you, your partner, and family via 24-hour Bupa HealthLine
- 25 days’ holiday (plus 8 statutory days), with options to buy or sell holiday days
- Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of salary
- Generous pension scheme (company doubles contributions up to 12% of your input)
- Competitive and annually reviewed salary
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Support for career growth and wellbeing:
- Employee Assistance Line for confidential mental health and professional support
- Funding to cover professional memberships, course fees, exam costs, and study leave
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong commitment to work-life balance
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Diversity and inclusion exceptionally valued
- We are committed to equity and operationalise this through ten employee communities supporting a wide range of backgrounds:
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)
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What’s Next?
Submit your application with an updated CV to the Cadent Talent Acquisition team for further consideration.
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