Team Lead Finance (m / f / d)

Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Team Lead Finance (m / f / d) .

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage all SAP platforms across the globe in SAP Finance, analysts & consultants, production support, program management, and maintenance.
2. Set up and centralize production support, including L2 / 3, ongoing maintenance of SAP platforms, operational stability of SAP platforms.
3. Manage non-SAP applications that are part of the financial supply chain process.
4. Provide resources to execute large-scale programs, including M&A integration. Partner with business and peers for both functional and technical requirements, translating them into the product roadmap. Build and prioritize SAP feature backlog; leverage waterfall and agile disciplines in SAP deployments, manage project status updates, and change communication.
5. Partner with internal audit and security teams on compliance tasks, developing and documenting SAP configuration and implementation.
6. Communicate effectively across organization levels, presenting to IT and business leadership teams on technical deliveries and business impacts.
7. Manage SAP development budget and costs within the respective IT team.
8. Cultivate a positive and collaborative culture among the team based on respect and trust.
9. Demonstrate proven experience in delivering successful programs, a strong sense of ownership, and a passion for defining and driving improvement and development programs.

YOUR PROFILE

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations, Behavioral Science, or related fields. 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a management position in an international environment, and 5 years managing SAP deployment.
2. Strategic thinker who is business-centric and customer-focused, with the ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
3. Clear thinker capable of understanding system and data flows in SAP Finance, identifying business/user impacts, data flow, process flow, and mitigating risks and resourcing needs.
4. Proven success leading and delivering large SAP transformation programs.
5. Good IT technical background with willingness to learn non-SAP Finance application topics.
6. Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
7. Experience working across different cultures and awareness of cultural differences.
8. Excellent written and spoken English skills.
9. Good influencing and communication skills.
10. Strong operational and execution track record.
11. Self-starter, proactive, and collaborative.
12. Experience with agile methodologies and ITIL service operations.
13. Experience in people management, inspiring, and motivating team members.
14. SAP S/4HANA experience is preferred.

OUR OFFER

1. Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with a global market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX-listed company.
2. Flexible working hours and breaks via flextime account; internal regulations on mobile working to better combine professional and private life.
3. Personalized onboarding program for a quick start.
4. Competitive remuneration package.
5. Company-sponsored pension scheme.
6. Modern workplaces, an award-winning restaurant, and complimentary coffee at the “House of Elements”.
7. Well-being initiatives including health care, running groups, yoga, and 30 days of holiday per year.
8. Option to lease your dream bike through Brenntag, supporting fitness and environmental goals.