SAP Project Accountant

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 0AG

Pay: £65,000 to £70,000 per year, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:
No

Closing Date: 24/07/2026

SAP Project Accountant £65,000 - £70,000 plus great benefits (Work Level
5) 12-month fixed term contract Manchester city centre

• in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office once a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at ). We're looking for a SAP Project Accountant to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and help us deliver the next phase of Co-op's SAP transformation.

You’ll provide financial leadership across major SAP programmes, working with programme teams and senior stakeholders to make sure investment decisions are well informed, programme spend is effectively managed, and expected benefits are delivered.

This role will play a key finance part in helping us further develop the implementation of SAP platform while supporting future developments across the business.

Why this role matters This is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of one of Co-op's most significant transformation programmes.

Following the successful implementation of SAP Finance, we're now focused on embedding the platform, driving adoption, and shaping its future across our business.

You’ll work on high-profile projects, influence key decisions, and partner with senior leaders to help deliver lasting business value.

If you enjoy combining commercial thinking with strong financial management in a complex and evolving environment, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

• Lead the financial management of SAP transformation programmes, overseeing budgets, forecasts and spend
• Monitor business case performance, helping to ensure programmes deliver expected value and benefits
• Partner with programme leaders and delivery teams to provide financial insight and support key decision-making
• Provide constructive challenge to ensure initiatives are delivered efficiently and investments are well managed
• Produce and present financial reporting for programme governance and senior stakeholders
• Support the financial management of SAP projects across the wider Co-op business
• Manage project cost centres and monitor financial performance against plans and targets
• Help maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal standards and processes

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in project accounting, finance business partnering, or programme financial management
• Strong experience managing costs, budgets and forecasts within large or complex projects
• Proven ability to assess and track business case performance and benefits realisation
• Experience producing project-level financial reporting and supporting governance processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including working with senior leaders

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) - 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) - 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice - 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.