Business Area Lead Finance & Controlling

Ypto NV; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35 days annual leave

Mobility package with company car or e

Target bonus

Comprehensive insurance package

Job summary

Ypto NV is seeking a seasoned leader to head the Finance & Controlling Business Area within the ECS SAP team. You will manage a team of SAP specialists and oversee both project and support activities, aligning with SNCB's digital transformation and priorities.

You will drive portfolio governance, stakeholder engagement, and budget management while fostering development and strong team performance in a hybrid Belgian work setupnear Brussels.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in IT or economics.
• At least 10 years of relevant IT environment experience.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of Project Management (Agile and Waterfall) and ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of SAP FI/CO modules; S/4HANA knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop a roadmap for the Business Area aligned with SNCB's strategy.
• Group applications into portfolios and appoint owners/end-to-end accountability.
• Maintain relationships with SNCB and stakeholders for strategic decisions.
• Assess risks, visibility and criticality of projects; discuss with department head.
• Prepare OPEX and CAPEX budgets and manage them.
• Ensure optimal staffing, coach team members and drive training and development.

Skills

People management

Project management

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA knowledge

Finance knowledge

Jira

ServiceNow

OTRS

SAP Solution Manager

ITIL

Education

Master's degree in IT or economics

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Solution Manager

Job description

How do you help make a difference?

You are responsible for the Finance & Controlling Business Area within the Solution Delivery ERP & Corporate Services (ECS) department.

We are looking for a people manager with solid technical experience in the FI/CO domain. You will lead a team of functional SAP specialists and manage both project and support activities within your Business Area.

What is your role at SNCB?

• Together with our customer SNCB, in particular SNCB Finance, you develop a roadmap for your Business Area that is aligned with the corporate strategy and supports the company's digital transformation and priorities.

• You ensure that all applications within your Business Area are grouped into a number of portfolios. For each portfolio, you appoint an owner and backup owner who are responsible end-to-end for the stability, availability, performance and evolution of the applications and modules within their portfolio.

• You maintain relationships with the customer and all other stakeholders, particularly when strategic decisions are involved.

• You assess the risks, visibility and criticality of projects and discuss these regularly with your department head.

• You prepare OPEX and CAPEX budgets in alignment with the main stakeholders and with SNCB's business strategy and priorities, and you manage these budgets responsibly.

• You ensure that your team is optimally staffed according to business needs, guaranteeing service delivery, knowledge retention and knowledge sharing. In the event of conflicting requests for project capacity, you act as the escalation point. You lead and coach your employees, hold regular one-to-one meetings, encourage collaboration within the team and, in cooperation with HR, ensure appropriate training and development.

Why is this job a good fit for you?

• You hold a Master's degree, preferably in IT or economics, or have equivalent experience.

• You have at least 10 years of relevant experience in an IT environment.

• You are fluent in spoken and written Dutch, French and English.

• You have in-depth knowledge of Project Management, including both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as IT processes such as ITIL.

• You have knowledge of SAP, particularly the modules used within the FI/CO domain.

• Knowledge of the S/4HANA equivalents of the above-mentioned Finance-oriented SAP modules is an asset.

• You have a solid understanding of the Finance business domain. You are able to discuss Finance-related topics with our customer and provide advice.

• Knowledge of tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, OTRS and SAP Solution Manager is considered an asset.

And these soft skills:

• You are a strong people manager who is able to lead a team. You communicate and collaborate effectively and are able to present ideas and information clearly and appropriately, both within your team and to our customer.

• You are able to think both tactically and strategically. You contribute to developing a vision for both our customer and your team.

• You are committed to continuous learning and to further developing your expertise in the SAP ecosystem.

• You are a team player: 'Together Everyone Achieves More' is your motto. Communication and coordination come naturally to you.

• Helping your team members perform at their best, while maintaining a strong focus on well-being and team spirit, is very important to you.

• You are comfortable working in a complex, multi-stakeholder project environment.

• Customer focus is key: you support SNCB with both advice and practical assistance.

• You are down-to-earth, modest and pragmatic: you focus on solutions rather than problems.

• You are an ambassador for Ypto's"PROs": Professionalism, Respect, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration and Leadership

What can you expect from us?

Choosing Ypto at SNCB means choosing to contribute to the digital transformation of the Belgian railways. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. Alongside a healthy work-life balance and a competitive salary, we offer:

• Hybrid working, with a balanced weekly mix of office and remote work, combined with flexible hours.

• 35 days of annual leave.

• A mobility package with a company car (also available via our mobility plan) or alternative mobility choices, complemented by a public transport season ticket.

• A target bonus.

• A comprehensive insurance package, with hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family.

• Coverage of outpatient medical costs.

• Group insurance, including a supplementary pension (cafeteria plan).

• Meal vouchers & eco vouchers.

• Net allowances for hybrid working and an internet allowance.

Where will you be working?

You will work near Brussels-South station and join the SAP team.