Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Administration (f/m/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Administration (f/m/d)

PSI Software SE - Process Industries & Metals

The Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Administration is responsible for the financial management, governance, and administrative organization of the Business Unit (BU). He/she plays a key role in driving the BU's strategic development, profitability, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and governance standards. A particular focus lies on supporting and leading the implementation of a new ERP system within the BU in close alignment with the Group-wide transformation program.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Financial Management: Define and execute the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning for the BU. Financially support strategic initiatives such as new market entries, product launches, M&A, and partnerships. Ensure the profitability and sustainable value creation of the BU. Act as a strategic business partner to the EVP BU, contributing to growth and efficiency strategies.
Controlling, Reporting, and Performance Management: Lead the BU's controlling and reporting processes (revenue, costs, EBIT, cash flow). Ensure timely and accurate monthly management and group reporting, including performance analysis and recommendations. Establish and maintain a performance management framework with KPIs, dashboards, and benchmarks. Continuously improve planning and forecasting processes. Drive the finance process requirements within the ERP system implementation (Odoo), ensuring an integrated, future-ready financial system landscape.
Governance, Accounting, and Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate finance policies, compliance, and internal control standards. Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Group Accounting, Tax, and Internal Audit. Oversee local finance and administration processes in the BU's international entities. Manage financial and operational risks, including liquidity, FX exposure, transfer pricing and investment risk.
Administration, Organization, and Process Optimization: Lead the administrative functions of the BU (Finance, Office Administration). Steer and support the implementation of the new ERP system Odoo as part of the BU's digital transformation, ensuring harmonized processes and data consistency across global entities. Drive standardization, digitization, and automation of finance and administrative processes. Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration with corporate departments.
Leadership and People Development: Lead, coach, and develop international Finance & Administration teams. Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture built on accountability and transparency. Promote diversity, compliance, and sustainable business practices (ESG).

Qualifications

University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
10+ years of senior finance leadership experience within an international software, IT, or technology company.
Strong understanding of software business models (Subscription, SaaS, Cloud, Licensing, Maintenance).
Solid knowledge of IFRS, HGB, and international accounting and tax regulations.
Proven experience in ERP implementations and in designing digital finance processes.
Demonstrated success in leading international teams within a matrix organization.
Strategic and analytical thinker with a strong results orientation.
Excellent communication and leadership skills across cultures and levels.
Ability to translate complex financial and IT transformation topics into clear business language.
A balanced willingness to handle details (hands-on) with the ability to delegate through goal-oriented management.
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong business partnering capability.
High motivation, resilience, and organizational skills; integrity, assertiveness, and intercultural sensitivity.
Languages: Fluent in German and English (spoken and written); additional languages (e.g., French, Portuguese) are an advantage.