Lead of Record to Report Service Enabling (m/f/d)

KWS SAAT SE; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Capital-forming benefits

Holiday bonus

Christmas bonus

Childcare allowance

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Company pension

JobRad

JobTicket

Car parking

Bicycle parking

Job summary

KWS Berlin GmbH seeks a Lead for Service Enabling (m/f/d) to drive global Record-to-Report services, enable process excellence, and accelerate SAP S/4HANA transformations across finance. This Berlin-based, full-time role leads a diverse international team and drives digital enablement initiatives.

You will shape the enablement roadmap, collaborate with Finance, IT, and business leaders, and ensure continuous improvement while maintaining compliance and security.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Controlling, IT or related field.
• Experience leading international teams and Stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP environments and SAP S/4HANA migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and empower an international team of Key Users, Automation Leads, Data Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of global R2R processes and services.
• Define and execute the R2R enablement roadmap incl. governance, adoption, training, KPI management.
• Identify and implement SAP S/4HANA, automation, low-code, AI, and RPA opportunities.
• Ensure operation and optimization of R2R systems, integrations, and digital tools.
• Act as escalation point and strategic advisor on organizational and project topics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Global Business Operations, IT, and leaders to deliver SAP S/4HANA journeys.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

Skills

Disciplinary people leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluent

Analytics

Process mining

Automation

AI capabilities

RPA

Digital transformation

Education

University degree in Finance/Controlling/IT

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP ECC (R/3)

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Lead of Record to Report Service Enabling (m/f/d)

Field of Work: IT

Location: Berlin, BE, DE

Legal Entity: KWS Berlin GmbH

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16913

Are you passionate about leading people, driving finance transformation, and unlocking the full potential of digital technologies?

At KWS, as our new Lead for Service Enabling (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping the future of our global Record-to-Report (R2R) services by enabling process excellence, technology adoption, and operational efficiency across our finance organization.

This Berlin-based position is unlimited and full-time (38 hours per week).

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and empower an international team of Key Users, Automation Leads, Data Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of global R2R processes and services.
• Define and execute the R2R enablement roadmap, covering process governance, user adoption, training, KPI management, and value realization.
• Identify and implement the most effective digital solutions by assessing opportunities across SAP S/4HANA capabilities, automation, low-code platforms, AI, and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Ensure efficient operation and continuous optimization of R2R systems, integrations, and digital tools while maintaining compliance and security standards.
• Act as escalation point and strategic advisor for key users and stakeholders on organizational, project, and process-related topics.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Global Business Operations, IT, and business leaders to deliver transformation initiatives and support the ongoing SAP S/4HANA journey.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

Your Profile:

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Controlling, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Several years of disciplinary people leadership experience in Finance, Shared Services, Global Business Operations, Business Transformation, or Finance-related IT environments, including leading international teams, managing organizational change, and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Solid finance process knowledge with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury or Controlling.
• Proven experience with SAP ERP environments, including a solid understanding of SAP ECC (R/3) and SAP S/4HANA as well as transformation or migration projects.
• Strong affinity for digital transformation and process optimization, with the ability to evaluate when business challenges should be solved through system capabilities, process redesign, automation, AI, or RPA solutions.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Good understanding of analytics, process mining, automation technologies, and emerging AI capabilities; hands-on technical development experience is beneficial but not required.

What Will Make You Successful:

• You combine finance and controlling expertise with a passion for digital innovation.
• You are a pragmatic and down-to-earth leader who can translate strategy into execution.
• You empower teams, remove obstacles, and help others succeed.
• You can balance business requirements, technology opportunities, and organizational realities to achieve sustainable results.
• You are comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change in a global environment.

Our Offer:

• An exciting and impactful leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of global Record-to-Report services and contribute to KWS' finance transformation journey.
• Interesting and varied work in a diverse international environment where you can contribute your expertise, drive innovation, and collaborate with colleagues worldwide.
• As a family-owned company, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence. These values shape our culture and foster an open, collaborative, and supportive working atmosphere from day one.
• A modern workplace in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg with excellent equipment as well as free car and bicycle parking spaces.
• Attractive benefits including capital-forming benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses, childcare allowance, 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, company pension scheme, JobRad, and/or Jobticket.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development in line with our motto, "Make yourself grow.".

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/. Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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