Head of Strategic Finance Projects mit SAP Know-How (100%)

FFI Advisory GmbH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial advisory firm in Zürich seeks an experienced project manager to lead finance transformation projects. The role involves implementing project management frameworks, managing ERP cloud migration initiatives, and enhancing team performance. Candidates should have a strong background in financial software or banking technology, with proven project management capabilities, particularly with SAP. The salary range will be communicated confidentially. This position promotes continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Track record in financial software or banking technology roles.
• Experience with ERP platforms and SAP implementations.
• Ability to manage complex projects with various stakeholders.
• Experience leading end-to-end ERP cloud migration initiatives.
• Strong analytical and data-visualization skills; ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust project management frameworks in Finance.
• Independently lead key global projects for cloud-based solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance function.
• Design and lead the full lifecycle to consolidate legacy on-prem systems into a unified cloud-based solution.
• Act as a proactive change agent, driving Finance transformation toward a modern automated environment.
• Apply a simplification-first mindset to eliminate unnecessary complexity before automation.
• Ensure new systems provide real-time insights for Finance to act as a strategic partner.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and openness to modern technologies in Finance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams; foster ownership and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, facilitating discussions and feedback.
• Develop and execute structured communication and training plans for smooth adoption.

Skills

Project management

ERP platforms

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis and visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Industry: Software Company

Number of employees: approx. 2500

Reference number: 63XY37YW

Key Facts: finance system projects, cloud-based solutions, SAP, project management, stakeholder engagement, finance transformation, in Zürich/home office.

Main tasks:

• Establish and implement a robust project management framework within Finance, leveraging industry-standard methodologies to ensure consistent delivery across the entire project portfolio
• Develop comprehensive project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and budgets; monitor progress closely, initiate corrective actions when needed, and conduct structured post-project evaluations
• Independently lead and deliver key projects within global teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and a strong focus on quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency
• Design, structure, and lead the full project lifecycle to consolidate legacy on-premise systems into a unified, cloud-based solution
• Act as a proactive change agent, driving the transformation of Finance towards a modern, automated, and scalable digital environment
• Apply a simplification first mindset by critically challenging existing processes to eliminate unnecessary complexity before introducing automation
• Ensure newly implemented systems provide real-time insights, enabling Finance to act as a strategic partner to the broader organization
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and openness to modern, industry-standard technologies within the Finance function
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams to enhance performance, ownership, and innovative problem-solving capabilities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, actively facilitating discussions, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment and transparency
• Develop and execute structured communication and training plans to support smooth adoption of new systems and processes

Your qualifications:

• Demonstrate a strong track record in similar roles, ideally within a financial software or banking technology environment
• Possess solid experience with ERP platforms, particularly SAP, including implementations, upgrades, and finance modules
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects, balancing timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations effectively
• Experience leading end-to-end ERP cloud migration initiatives across the full project lifecycle
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with proficiency in data analysis and visualization, combined with the ability to communicate complex topics in a clear and accessible manner

The salary range will be communicated confidentially.

If you have any questions, please contact us at any time on [phone] or [e-mail]. We will be happy to help you!