Finance Transformation Lead - SAP FI & Supply Chain Finance (m/w/d)

C&A; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

C&A is seeking a Finance Transformation Lead to enhance our financial operations by implementing SAP FI modules effectively across multiple regions. In this role, you will oversee financial transaction recording and ensure compliance with financial regulations while contributing to a data-driven transformation journey in retail finance. Offering a dynamic and supportive work environment, C&A provides comprehensive learning opportunities and generous employee benefits, including a discount in stores and a corporate pension scheme.

Leistungen

Access to a Partner Discount Scheme

Employee discount of 20% in C&A stores

30 days' vacation

Corporate pension scheme

Mental health and wellness program

Learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy

Qualifikationen

• Deep expertise in SAP FI, with strong functional knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
• Solid understanding of retail finance principles including inventory valuation, supplier invoicing, and payment terms.
• Track record of optimizing accounting operations through technology and automation.

Aufgaben

• Lead the implementation of SAP FI (Financial Accounting) modules, ensuring full integration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and tax processes across multiple regions.
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions tied to sourcing, procurement, logistics, and retail sales within the ERP system.
• Design and implement accounting workflows for vendor payments, freight and duty costs, and complex intercompany transactions across diverse markets.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring automation, accuracy, and efficiency in reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations—including specific retail finance considerations such as consignment and franchise accounting.
• Collaborate with IT to guarantee seamless integration between SAP FI, POS systems, and e-commerce platforms.

Kenntnisse

SAP FI

Financial Accounting

Supply Chain Finance

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tax Compliance

Multi-currency Transactions

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Finance Transformation Lead - SAP FI & Supply Chain Finance (m/w/d)

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The future looks like you

At C&A, we are committed to transforming our financial and operational backbone to support a more agile and data-driven retail future. We are currently looking for a Financial Accounting Lead within our Supply Chain Finance function to lead the implementation of SAP/ERP Financial Accounting (FI) modules.

The future looks like you

At C&A, we are committed to transforming our financial and operational backbone to support a more agile and data-driven retail future. We are currently looking for a Financial Accounting Lead within our Supply Chain Finance function to lead the implementation of SAP/ERP Financial Accounting (FI) modules.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial integrity and compliance across sourcing, procurement, logistics, and sales activities. As we evolve our systems and processes, this position will ensure robust accounting structures and automation are embedded into our global operations, driving transparency and control at scale.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of SAP FI (Financial Accounting) modules, ensuring full integration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and tax processes across multiple regions.
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions tied to sourcing, procurement, logistics, and retail sales within the ERP system.
• Design and implement accounting workflows for vendor payments, freight and duty costs, and complex intercompany transactions across diverse markets.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring automation, accuracy, and efficiency in reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations—including specific retail finance considerations such as consignment and franchise accounting.
• Collaborate with IT to guarantee seamless integration between SAP FI, POS systems, and e-commerce platforms.
• Lead financial data migration and validation for historical transactions, while providing comprehensive training to accounting teams on system use and compliance workflows.
  
  

What You Bring

• Deep expertise in SAP FI, with strong functional knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
• Solid understanding of retail finance principles including inventory valuation, supplier invoicing, and payment terms.
• Track record of optimizing accounting operations through technology and automation.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to bridge finance, IT, and supply chain requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach to financial process challenges.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial accounting, supply chain finance, or retail accounting—ideally within the fashion retail sector.
• Proven experience in leading ERP implementations in multi-country retail environments, including tax compliance, multi-currency, and intercompany processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
  

What We Offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture
  
  

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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