Head of Finance ERP Strategy & Delivery (all genders)

Merck Group; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 338,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company seeks an SAP Finance Head in Wroclaw to lead ERP initiatives and enhance SAP finance processes. This role involves collaborating with project managers and ensuring projects' timely execution, with options for individual contribution or minor team leadership. Candidates should have over 10 years in finance project management, operational finance experience, and project management certification preferred. Benefits include private medical care, flexible hours, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical care

Life insurance

Sports card

Paid additional days off

Flexible working hours

Co-financing for language courses and trainings

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience as a Finance Project Manager for SAP projects in large-scale global settings.
• Minimum 5 years of operational experience in accounting, finance, or controlling processes.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, PMP, SCRUM) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and project management of ERP initiatives.
• Standardize and enhance SAP finance processes across all business sectors.
• Facilitate accurate project reporting for the Finance Leadership Team.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or computer science

Master's (MBA preferred)

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

Workfront

Job description

This position can be done in a hybrid model from our Wroclaw office.

DES applications preferred.

YOUR ROLE

Join us in Wroclaw as the SAP Finance Head, where you'll lead the strategic direction and project management of ERP initiatives within our Global Enterprise Solution - Accounting and Finance domain. Your mission is to standardize and enhance SAP finance processes across all business sectors while implementing best practices. Collaborating with ERP programs, Business Process Owners, and project managers, you'll ensure projects stay on track and meet timelines. As the primary finance coordinator, you'll facilitate accurate project reporting for our Finance Leadership Team and identify opportunities for process improvements. This role is allowing you to start as an individual contributor or lead a small team, with dotted line responsibilities within Finance ERP project management. Embrace the opportunity for growth and shape your career in a vibrant environement at our Wroclaw office.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in business or computer science; Master's (MBA preferred) is a plus.
• Over 10 years of experience as a Finance Project Manager for SAP projects or as an IT Project Manager in large-scale global settings, with expertise in SAP S4/Hana.
• Minimum 5 years of operational experience in accounting, finance, or controlling processes, specifically in CO and FI modules.
• Experience collaborating with Senior Management in international organizations and global ERP programs is a bonus.
• Proven success in completing ERP deployments or IT projects as a Finance Project Manager.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, PMP, SCRUM, Lean Six Sigma) is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; experience with tools like 'Workfront' or other web-based project management software is a plus.
• Experience in a Shared Services Center or Global Business Service is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

YOUR MAIN BENEFITS

• Health and well-being: Get access to private medical care, life insurance, and sports card, receive prepaid lunch card
• Work-Life balance: Enjoy additional paid days off, flexible working hours, and a hybrid working model.
• Learning and Development: Take advantage of co-financing for language courses, trainings, and certifications as well as other development opportunities
• Employee support and engagement: Benefit from Employee Assistance Program and join employee engagement groups for support and connection.

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