Team Lead Finance (m/f/d)

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 deployment
• Strategic thinker who is business-centric and customer-focused, demonstrate the ability to translate businesses requirements into technology solution
• Clear 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 needs
• Proven success leading and delivering large SAP transformation programs
• Good IT technical background and willingness to familiarize with non SAP Finance application topics
• Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong cross-Culture experience and awareness
• Strong written and spoken English skills, in both written and verbal
• Good influencing and communication skills
• Strong operation and execution track-records
• Self-starter, proactive, and collaborative
• Experience in agile mythologies and ITIL-service operations
• Experience in people management, and can inspire and motivate team members
• SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred

OUR 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 company
• Arrange 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 better
• Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
• A competitive remuneration package awaits you
• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
• Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
• Your 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 year
• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag