Senior Finance Project Manager at Vattenfall

Vattenfall GmbH; Sweden; Hybrid; SEK 655,236 - 873,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging international work environment

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Job summary

Vattenfall GmbH is seeking a Senior Finance Project Manager to lead strategic development projects for the Purchase-to-Pay processes within Finance Business Support. You will work in a challenging international environment, drive process improvements, and mentor project teams across Vattenfall.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in P2P projects and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This role also offers flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of documented experience leading complex end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay projects.
• Deep expertise in the full P2P process and strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Purchase-to-Pay projects across Vattenfall’s business units.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Support strategic planning and follow-up with FBS Subledger Leadership Team.

Skills

Project management capabilities

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication abilities

Analytical problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

University degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Senior Finance Project Manager at Vattenfall

Vattenfall is actively seeking a Senior Finance Project Manager to lead and drive strategic development projects for the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes within Finance Business Support (FBS).

As a Senior Finance Project Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to work in an exciting international environment. This role is ideal for an ambitious professional seeking a challenging, leadership‑focused position where you spearhead strategic initiatives to standardise and optimise the P2P process across Vattenfall, leveraging our ongoing Next Generation ERP S/4HANA transformation.

At Vattenfall, we value strong leadership and offer generous employee benefits, including flexible working hours to support a healthy work‑life balance.

If you are a dynamic and experienced project manager who is eager to drive process development projects and contribute to the organization’s success, we look forward to your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects within the Purchase-to-Pay process across Vattenfall’s business units and geographies.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Support the FBS Subledger Leadership Team in strategic planning and follow‑up.
• Lead and collaborate cross‑functionally to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables using the OKR framework.
• Drive change management and communication activities within FBS and to stakeholders outside FBS.
• Contribute to broader FBS Subledger initiatives including Order‑to‑Cash and inter‑company cost allocation and billing processes.
• Mentor and guide process experts, providing hands‑on support for their project management and execution.

Qualifications

Your Background

• University degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of documented experience driving and leading complex end‑to‑end Purchase‑to‑Pay projects, with deep expertise in the full P2P process, strong project management capabilities, and solid knowledge of established steering frameworks.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management and communication activities.

Personal Competences

• Strong leadership qualities, analytical problem‑solving skills, and a structured approach combined with solid project management capabilities.
• High level of self‑motivation, strong collaboration skills, and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to build trust and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders within and outside FBS.

Our Offer

• Challenging international work environment.
• Interdisciplinary teams and collaborative culture.
• Attractive employment conditions, including flexible working hours and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

Location

Solna, Berlin or Amsterdam.

Applications are accepted until 15 February. Please submit your application in English via our website and include a clear and explicit description of how you meet the requirement of more than 5 years of documented experience leading P2P projects. Cover letters should not be sent. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Vattenfall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All potential hires are subject to pre‑employment screening and security clearance where applicable.