IT Team Lead SAP Finance (m/f/d)

IT Team Lead SAP Finance (m/f/d)

IT Team Lead SAP Finance (m/f/d)

Apply locations: Essen, Germany
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job requisition id: req18390

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all SAP platforms across the globe in SAP Finance, analysts & consultants, production support, program management, and maintenance.
• Set up and centralize production support, including L2/3, ongoing maintenance of SAP platforms, operational stability of SAP platforms.
• Manage non-SAP applications that are part of the financial supply chain process.
• Provide resources to execute large-scale programs, including M&A integration.
• Partner with business and peers for both functional and technical requirements translated to product roadmap. Build and prioritize SAP feature backlog; leverage waterfall and agile disciplines in SAP deployments, manage project status updates and change communication.
• Partner with internal audit and security teams on compliance tasks, to develop and document SAP configuration and implementation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations, Behavioral Science, or other related industry experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a management position in an international environment, and a minimum of 5 years in managing SAP deployment.
• Strategic thinker who is business-centric and customer-focused, demonstrating the ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Clear thinker who can piece together system and data flows in SAP Finance and identify business/user impacts, data flow, and process flow, also to mitigate risks and resourcing needs.
• Proven success leading and delivering large SAP transformation programs.
• Good IT technical background and willingness to familiarize with non-SAP finance application topics.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong cross-cultural experience and awareness.
• Strong written and spoken English skills, in both written and verbal communication.
• Good influencing and communication skills.
• Strong operation and execution track record.
• Self-starter, proactive, and collaborative.
• Experience in agile methodologies and ITIL-service operations.
• Experience in people management, and the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred.

OUR OFFER

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company.
• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexibly via your flextime account; thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better.
• Our personalized onboarding program guarantees that you will be off to a quick start.
• A competitive remuneration package awaits you.
• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme.
• Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties.
• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year.
• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag.

Brenntag TA Team