Strategic jobs in United Kingdom

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help achieve our long‑term vision.

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

• Drive the translation of strategic business requirements in the finance area into actionable initiatives, including configuration and design tasks
• Support in technical design and solution development in collaboration with Product Managers (m/f/d) and Solution Architects (m/f/d)
• Conduct in‑depth data analyses to identify trends and insights that drive strategic decisions and improve product and service delivery outcomes
• Collaborate cross‑functional teams to design and implement process improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing customer experience
• Customize, maintain, and further develop software applications (main focus SAP FI), including providing technical support, troubleshooting, documentation, and user training

• You are an excellent communicator in written and speech and sovereignly perform stakeholder management on all levels
• Proven track record of designing and deploying IT solutions for finance and controlling for large‑scale enterprises
• Strong and thorough ability to solve problems, as well as the analytical knowledge to identify them
• Experienced with SAP as well as with the usage of analytics tools on both, the database- and visualization side
• Excellent knowledge in the area of finance and controlling architecture across cloud and on‑premise solutions and interfaces
• Fluent in English (German or additional languages are a plus)

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family‑owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and access to public transport (train, bus).
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part‑time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well‑known brands and reduced‑price employee purchases.
• Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.