Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Team Lead Finance (m / f / d)
YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all SAP platforms across the globe in SAP Finance, analysts & consultants, production support, program management, and maintenance
- Set up and centralize production support, including L2 / 3, ongoing maintenance of SAP platforms, operational stability of SAP platforms
- Managing non SAP SAP applications that are part of the financial supply chain process
- Provide resources to execute large-scale programs, including M&A integration. Partner with business and peers for both functional and technical requirements translated to product roadmap. Build and prioritize SAP feature backlog; leverage waterfall and agile disciplines in SAP deployments, manage project status update and change communication
- Partner with internal audit and security teams on compliance tasks, to develop and document SAP configuration and implementation
- Communicate effectively across organization levels, present to IT and business leadership teams on technical deliveries and business impacts
- Manage SAP development budget and costs in respective IT team
- Cultivate positive and collaborative culture among the team based on respect and trust
- Proven experience in delivering successful programs, a strong sense of ownership, and a passion for defining and driving improvement and development programs
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations, Behavioral Science, or other-related industry experience.10+ years of professional experience, with minimum 5 years in a management position in international environment, minimum 5 years in managing SAP deploymentStrategic thinker who is business-centric and customer-focused, demonstrate the ability to translate businesses requirements into technology solutionClear thinker who can piece together system and data flows in SAP Finance and to identify business / user impacts, data flow, and process flow, also to mitigate risks and resourcing needsProven success leading and delivering large SAP transformation programsGood IT technical background and willingness to familiarize with non SAP Finance application topicsStrong project management, analytical and organizational skillsStrong cross-Culture experience and awarenessStrong written and spoken English skills, in both written and verbalGood influencing and communication skillsStrong operation and execution track-recordsSelf-starter, proactive, and collaborativeExperience in agile mythologies and ITIL-service operationsExperience in people management, and can inspire and motivate team membersSAP S / 4 HANA experience preferredOUR OFFER
Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed companyArrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even betterOur personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick startA competitive remuneration package awaits youTake advantage of our company-sponsored pension schemeOur “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varietiesYour well-being is very important to us : Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per yearStay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time : Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag