Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
SAP Principal Consultant – Finance
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 (£72,000 - £77,000)
- A company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company.
- Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary, increasing to 15% in the 26 to 27 performance year).
- Private health care (self only)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary!
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days!
- 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: 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 (1 day in the office a week – Bradford/Leeds)
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for an SAP Principal Consultant – Finance to join the IT 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 IT function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
The SAP team is part of the IT function and plays a key role in optimising and transforming our SAP applications and associated Enterprise Systems. We support business areas such as Finance, HR, Procurement, Capital Delivery and Asset Maintenance/Management. Our team consists of functional and technical consultants, along with support related roles in Project Management, Business Analysis and Service Management, the SAP Finance Principal Consultant will play a key role in the SAP Finance, Procurement & Projects team driving business change and being a subject matter expert for the technology within this space.
Where you fit in:
As our SAP Principal Consultant – Finance you will:
- Partner closely with Finance and business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, challenges, and operational requirements, translating them into clear, scalable functional and technical solutions that deliver tangible business value and support long-term growth.
- Lead and manage finance system change initiatives throughout the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering, process design, and solution development through to testing, stakeholder engagement, training, deployment, and post-implementation support, ensuring successful outcomes and user adoption.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes by proactively identifying opportunities to optimise workflows, increase automation, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve the overall user experience, helping the business maximise the value of its technology investments.
- Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between Finance leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, third-party vendors, and offshore Application Management Support (AMS) partners, fostering strong relationships, aligning priorities, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that meet both business and technical requirements.
- Provide expert guidance on finance systems, best practices, and process improvement opportunities, supporting the organisation's digital transformation journey and helping to shape the future finance technology landscape.
- Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, effectively communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable way, while building confidence, driving collaboration, and ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and projects.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- A minimum of 6 years' experience within Finance and Controlling, with SAP S/4HANA experience highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of finance and end-to-end business processes.
- A solid understanding of integrated SAP modules and processes, including Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Asset Management (AM).
- An understanding of SAP Project Systems (PS) would be advantageous.
- Proven experience of SAP implementations and supporting large-scale transformation programmes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- The ability to translate complex business requirements into effective finance and system solutions.
- Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning is desirable.
- Knowledge of Financial Consolidation using S/4HANA Embedded BPC would be beneficial.
- Experience with SAP Concur is advantageous.
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 SAP – 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.
No agencies please.
