SAP Functional Technology Lead (ERP)

Job Description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

An opportunity to play your part - As Centrica’s SAP Functional Lead for ERP, you’ll step into a pivotal role where you'll own the functional design and seamless delivery of SAP ERP business processes across Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and Record to Report. Harnessing the power of SAP standard capabilities, you’ll collaborate with Operations, Finance, our implementation partner and technology teams to deliver robust, future-proof solutions that streamline cycle times, elevate data quality, and guarantee accuracy in inventory and revenue management. All this within an agile, product-led environment that thrives on automation, innovative data and AI-driven insights, and a culture of ongoing improvement, ensuring every solution is not just resilient and auditable, but delivers real, measurable business value.

Location: UK-based hybrid role, Occasional travel to site.

Day to day

• You will lead end-to-end process design for Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and Record to Report (R2R), partnering with finance and operational SMEs to standardise workflows and ensure reliable outcomes.
• You will optimise P2P and O2C processes, including requisition, invoicing, sales orders, billing, and financial postings to enhance efficiency and reduce disputes.
• You will define R2R requirements, map subledger-to-GL impacts, and minimise month-end exceptions for strong financial integrity and period-end readiness.
• You will oversee master data governance with SAP MDG, maintain ERP configuration and data models, and ensure accurate data replication and transactional accuracy.
• You will deliver ERP changes under programme governance, implement compliance and risk controls, and drive continuous improvement through KPIs, automation, and AI.

What we need from you

• Extensive experience delivering SAP S/4HANA ERP solutions across Procure to Pay (P2P/MM), Order to Cash (O2C/SD), and integration into Record to Report (R2R/FI), with clear improvements in cycle time, exception reduction, posting accuracy, and close readiness.
• Deep expertise in P2P (MM) and O2C (SD) processes, including requisition-to-invoice, purchasing, inventory management, sales order fulfilment, billing accuracy, dispute reduction, and understanding downstream financial impacts.
• Thorough working knowledge of R2R (FI) posting logic, reconciliation, period-end readiness, and auditability, with the ability to partner effectively with Finance SMEs for specialised design.
• Strong integration and data harmonisation skills, including cross-module SAP integration (MM, SD, FI/CO, EWM), master data alignment, and data migration/cleansing.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective facilitation across operations, finance, compliance, architecture, and delivery teams for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
• Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
• Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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