Head of SAP & Finance Systems

About the Role

As our SAP Team Lead, you’ll take the helm of a talented team of technical and business analysts, driving day-to-day operations and spearheading transformative projects. You’ll craft strategies, deliver cutting-edge solutions, and ensure our SAP systems remain at the forefront of technology while meeting the evolving needs of the organization.

This role will see you working across departments to unlock the full potential of SAP and other finance systems. Whether it’s extending functionality, improving reporting, or integrating new systems, your expertise will empower teams to deliver real value. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership to monitor performance, propose innovative developments, and keep the organization ahead of industry trends.

From managing high-profile system upgrades to leading impactful training programs and fostering best practices across the SAP community, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference on a large scale. If you’re looking for a role that combines strategy, leadership, and innovation, this is it.

To succeed in this exciting and high-profile role you will be a visionary leader with a passion for technology and a track record of delivering successful projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You thrive on challenges, balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Your expertise in working with systems is matched by your ability to inspire and lead a team. You excel at collaborating with diverse groups, from technical experts to senior management, and you’re skilled at translating complex requirements into practical, impactful solutions.

With a knack for staying ahead of industry trends, you bring fresh ideas and a drive to implement them. You’re as comfortable presenting to senior leaders as you are mentoring your team or running a user group session. Organized, proactive, and results-driven, you can manage competing priorities with ease, whether leading a major system upgrade or ensuring seamless day-to-day support.

If you’re a natural leader, a strategic thinker, and a problem-solver with a passion for making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Finance Office staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

This role is offered on a Hybrid working basis.

About the University of Warwick

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. *QS World University Rankings 2024 ** Research Excellence Framework 2021

For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit the Finance Office website.

To view the full Job Description & Person Specification, please click here.

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2025

How to apply

The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gary Checketts on gary.checketts@warwick.ac.uk.

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