It Director - Applications Sap (M/F)

Highgate Portugal; Viseu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Additional vacation days based on att

Benefits within Highgate Hotels

Career development

Job summary

Highgate Portugal seeks a results-driven Director of IT with deep SAP ERP Cloud expertise to lead financial systems across its European hotel portfolio. You will align technology with business goals, drive digital transformation, and manage large-scale SAP integrations.

Ideal candidates have extensive SAP S/4HANA Cloud experience, strong leadership in multinational environments, and familiarity with European accounting and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IS, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years in IT leadership roles with 8+ years in SAP financial systems in a multinational context.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, implementation and maintenance of SAP Financial apps across Europe hospitality portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific accounting, VAT, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage integration between SAP and external systems (POS, booking engines, loyalty platforms).
• Oversee SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) for data flow and interoperability.
• Develop financial and operational reporting including GAAP/IFRS statements.
• Ensure multi-currency handling and consolidated reporting across countries.
• Translate hospitality needs into scalable SAP workflows and reporting solutions.
• Monitor IT infrastructure performance and propose efficiency upgrades.
• Define and enforce IT security, GDPR compliance, and access controls.
• Create IT budgets and manage hardware/software lifecycles.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting

Master's degree or certifications (SAP S/4HANA Cloud, PMP)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

SAP ERP Cloud

CPI (SAP Cloud Platform Integration)

PMS/POS integration

Job description

Overview We are looking for a results-driven Director of IT with strong expertise in SAP ERP Cloud to lead and optimize fiscal systems across our European hotel portfolio. This strategic role focuses on aligning technology with business goals, driving digital transformation, and managing large-scale SAP integrations. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of SAP Finance and Procurement, strong leadership in multinational environments, and experience with European accounting and tax regulations as well as hospitality-specific reporting. Multilingual and multi-currency capabilities are essential to support our diverse regional operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of SAP Financial applications across the hospitality portfolio in Europe. Ensure compliance with country-specific accounting, VAT, tax, and regulatory requirements throughout the region. Manage integration between SAP and external systems such as POS, booking engines, and loyalty platforms. Oversee SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.

Deliver customized financial and operational reporting for hotel owners and management companies, including GAAP/IFRS-compliant statements. Ensure accurate handling of multi-currency transactions and consolidated reporting across multiple countries. Translate hospitality-specific financial and operational needs into scalable SAP workflows and reporting solutions. Identify opportunities to enhance automation, streamline financial processes, and align technology initiatives with corporate strategy.

Monitor and assess IT infrastructure performance and recommend upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Define and enforce IT security, data privacy, and cybersecurity protocols in compliance with GDPR and other European regulations. Implement and audit user access controls within SAP and related financial systems. Develop, test, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Manage internal IT teams and outsourced service providers, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Define and monitor Help Desk SLAs, review ticket resolution performance, and drive service improvements. Create and manage IT budgets related to financial systems, including planning for hardware and software lifecycle management.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
Master's degree or certifications (e.G., SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, PMP) preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years in IT leadership roles, with at least 8 years focused on SAP financial systems in a multinational context, preferably within hospitality.

SAP Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, financial configuration, integration, and best practices.

Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of European accounting principles, VAT, tax compliance, and reporting standards.

Systems Integration: Proven ability to integrate SAP with hotel-specific platforms such as PMS, POS, and booking systems.

Reporting Skills: Experience in developing financial and performance reports for hotel ownership and asset management.

Multi-Currency Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-currency and multi-country financial environments.

Languages: Fluency in English is required;
proficiency in additional European languages (e.G., German, French, Spanish) is highly desirable.

Leadership: Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing cross-functional and remote teams.

Communication: Ability to translate complex technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.

Attributes: Hands-on mindset, strong project management capabilities, and a proactive, business-oriented approach.

Preferred:

Track record of successful ERP rollouts, experience navigating complex European regulatory environments, and a strong focus on operational excellence.

We Offer

A positive work environment and integration into a young, dynamic team;
Health insurance;
Additional vacation days based on attendance;
Benefits within Highgate Hotels;
Career development and progression opportunities. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Hospitality

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