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

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

C&A is a leading European fashion retailer with more than 27,000 employees across 17 countries. We are looking for an experienced SAP Finance leader to drive innovation and excellence within our SAP Center of Excellence (CoE).

Overview

As the SAP CoE Finance Team Lead, you will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of finance solutions in the SAP ecosystem, work closely with product and SAP CoE teams, and mentor cross‑functional squads. Your role combines deep technical expertise, engineering leadership, and a passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor one or more cross‑functional SAP Finance and Controlling consultants or teams.
• Manage the end‑to‑end implementation and support of the enterprise SAP CoE, ensuring robust integration with other systems.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable finance models, business rules, and data quality standards in collaboration with architects and business teams.
• Champion SAP best practices across the team, including Clean Core, testing, observability, and documentation.
• Partner with Product Managers and the SAP CoE teams to align execution with business goals and roadmap priorities.
• Manage SAP delivery, including timelines, team briefings, supervision, and delivery of the functional area.
• Define and track KPIs for team performance and SAP platform health, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Maintain awareness of emerging SAP functionalities and trends and evaluate their applicability within the SAP CoE.
• Present insights, risks, and progress updates to executive leadership as needed.
• Actively contribute to hiring, onboarding, and professional development of SAP CoE talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, MBA, or a related technical/business field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP Finance and Controlling roles.
• Proven track record in delivering and managing SAP Finance and Controlling solutions in enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, Ariba, etc.). Certification is a plus.
• SAP S/4 HANA experience. Knowledge of SAP Private/Public cloud solutions is a plus.
• SAP Retail and/or Fashion solution experience.
• Strong technical and functional understanding of SAP Finance and Controlling processes in Retail environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence.
• English working environment, German is a plus.

What We Offer

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy.
• Access to a partner discount scheme.
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores.
• 30 days’ vacation.
• Corporate pension scheme.
• Mental health and wellness program.
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment.
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture.

Equal Opportunity

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender‑balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds. Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Location

Düsseldorf, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany

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