Manager Operation jobs in United Kingdom

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 (£49,589 - £61,987)
• 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 Operational Finance Systems Manager progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• 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 / Hybrid Working (1-3 days in the office a week – Bradford but then relocating to Leeds Summer 2026)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Operational 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. 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.

Lead the transformation of finance operations by optimizing systems, driving data excellence, and delivering powerful insights. Join a forward-thinking organization where innovation meets impact, and your ideas will shape the future of finance and empower smarter decisions across the business.

Where you fit in:

As our Operational Finance Systems Manager, you will:

• Review and optimize Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) technologies, providing recommendations and driving improvement projects.
• Maximize system capabilities and deliver effective P2P training to end users.
• Coordinate system enhancement projects and rollouts for P2P and O2C processes.
• Manage communications with users, including updates and future plans.
• Partner with the Technology team to ensure seamless collaboration between P2P/O2C functions.
• Take ownership of data management, quality, and standards, driving continuous improvement.
• Design and implement a robust training strategy to promote adoption, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with SAP Ariba and internal SAP teams for specialist support.
• Lead and manage SAP Concur Travel & Expense system, including updates and reporting.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and insightful reports.
• Implement and monitor data protocols and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Oversee data entry, maintenance, and cleansing, introducing automated checks and audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reporting and insights aligned with strategic goals.
• Facilitate and manage effective resource and workload planning to ensure quality service delivery.
• Communicate company and local updates through team meetings, 1:1s, and hub sessions.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Proven experience with SAP and SAP Ariba, with the confidence to navigate complex systems and optimize their use.
• A solid track record in data management, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and consistency across processes.
• Hands-on experience in delivering P2P system solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate effectively, and make informed decisions with confidence.
• Deep understanding of Purchase-to-Pay systems and processes, coupled with a good grasp of system interfaces and integration.
• Bonus points for project management expertise, familiarity with SAP Concur, and knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in delivering P2P solutions for asset-intensive businesses will set you apart.

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!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in Operational Finance and want to help us deliver great service for our customers 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.