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, 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.
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
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its 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.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine
- 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days
- An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary
- A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%
- A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely confidentially
- Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role
- Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
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