Finance & Procurement Solution Manager

Overview

Lead SAP Finance & Procurement solutions, drive roadmap, manage team & stakeholder delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• sap architecture
• change management
• team leadership
• risk management
• stakeholder relations
• agile delivery

Tasks

Manage risk, capacity, and vendor relationships across the solution area. Lead the design, roadmap, and delivery of change initiatives within Finance and Procurement systems. Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-location team of SAP specialists. Partner with delivery leads to plan, track, and report on delivery performance. You will act as both architect and team lead — guiding the business on SAP best practice, shaping our solution roadmap, and managing a team of SAP experts. Working closely with our Finance and Procurement business teams, you’ll drive continuous improvement, champion agile delivery, and ensure that our systems deliver tangible business value. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, Business Process Owners, and Super Users. Champion continuous improvement and agile methodologies. Oversee CR (Change Request) management, impact assessments, and resource allocation. Ensure all designs align with architecture principles, SAP best practices, and ABP’s strategic goals. As the Central Systems Finance & Procurement Solution Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that ABP’s SAP Finance (RTR) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions are fit for purpose, aligned with best practice, and continually evolving to meet business needs. Own and manage the SAP Finance, Controlling, Concur and Procurement solution areas.

Requirements

• sap
• s/4hana
• agile
• itil
• degree
• leadership

What You Bring

Proven experience managing SAP delivery and support teams across multiple locations. Location: Humber preferably but Flexible (UK) You’ll be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of SAP and a proven ability to manage delivery teams in complex, integrated environments. You’ll combine strong technical insight with excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. Exposure to SAP S/4HANA 2023. As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and ITIL Service Management processes. Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure. Background in large, complex organisations (Fortune 500 experience desirable). At ABP, we are transforming the way we deliver technology solutions across our business. Our IT Solutions Delivery team is at the heart of this change — driving innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement. We are now seeking an experienced Finance & Procurement Solution Manager to take ownership of our central SAP Finance and Procurement systems and lead a high-performing functional team. Degree in IT or a related discipline. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Strong SAP functional background across Finance (FICO), Procurement, Inventory Management, VIM, and Concur. Experience with SAP EPPM (PS, CPM, PPM), OpenText, REFX, BPC, SAC, and BW. Broad understanding of SAP solution architecture and integration across business functions. Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers. Demonstrable success in delivering complex SAP projects.

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Benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment. When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

About Associated British Ports

-supports diverse sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. -supports critical industries, including automotive, energy, and chemicals, providing them with vital access to global trade routes. -specializes in a wide range of services, from general cargo handling to sophisticated logistics and marine solutions. -handles everything from bulk goods to containerized cargo, playing a key role in the UK's supply chain. -known for its innovative approach to port management, continuously investing in infrastructure. -focuses on seamless connectivity between land, sea, and rail, ensuring efficient and reliable trade flows. -operates the busiest port complex in the UK at the Port of Southampton, a hub for cruise ships and automotive logistics.

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Security Clearance

-random substance‑abuse screening with zero‑tolerance policy -medical examination required before start -baseline personnel security standard (bpss) pre‑employment screening required