Head of IT Division (CIO)

PEAC Solutions is a globally operating, independent provider of equipment and sales financing solutions. For over 50 years, we have helped businesses across diverse industries achieve their growth objectives through deep market knowledge, international expertise, and an unwavering customer-focused approach. Employing around 850 professionals across eleven locations and holding a full German banking license regulated by BaFin, we deliver sustainable financing solutions built on long-term partnerships and trust. PEAC Solutions is proudly part of HPS Investment Partners.

Head of IT Division (CIO)

As CIO, you will lead the IT function across Continental Europe, shaping the technology, data and AI strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring secure, compliant, and value-driven IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the IT function across PEAC Solutions Europe, overseeing five teams and more than 50 employees in nine European countries.
• Own, manage, and optimize our core enterprise SAP platforms, ensuring they scale efficiently to support our complex leasing and finance products.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including cloud technologies, SAP, automation, advanced analytics, AI and intelligent workflow solutions.
• Ensure secure, resilient and compliant IT operations, including cybersecurity, technology risk management, data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with executive management, shareholder and key stakeholders while leading IT investments, vendor management and organizational development.

Your Profile

• 10+ years of senior technology leadership experience within financial services, banking, leasing, fintech or another regulated environment.
• Must be business-fluent in German and English
• Strong expertise in SAP-based enterprise environments, cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, data, automation and AI solutions.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale IT transformations and modernization programs with measurable business impact.
• Deep understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, technology risk and regulatory frameworks, including DORA, MaRisk and GDPR.
• University degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science or a comparable qualification, combined with international leadership experience.
• Strategic and commercially minded leader with the ability to translate technology investments into business value.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executive boards, shareholder and regulators.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual capabilities, able to simplify and communicate complex topics effectively.
• Hands-on mindset combined with strategic thinking, sound judgment and a strong execution focus.
• Proven ability to lead organizational, technological and cultural transformation in an international environment.

What We Offer

• Join a successful international company and benefit from a permanent employment contract, attractive compensation, annual holiday pay, and performance-driven bonus payments
• A collaborative corporate culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Modern office facilities in a central city location, including an on-site cafeteria with employer-subsidized meals
• A modern hybrid working model with up to 40% remote working
• Comprehensive onboarding and an annual budget for individual professional development and training
• Capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme with employer contribution, eGym Wellpass corporate fitness program, subsidy for the Germany Ticket, company bike leasing, and access to Corporate Benefits

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We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected.