Head of Strategic Finance Projects mit SAP Know-How (100%)

Industry: Software Company Number of employees: approx. 2500 Reference number: 63XY37YW Key Facts: finance system projects, cloud-based solutions, SAP, project management, stakeholder engagement, finance transformation, in Zürich/home office.

Main tasks:

Establish and implement a robust project management framework within Finance, leveraging industry-standard methodologies to ensure consistent delivery across the entire project portfolio

Develop comprehensive project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and budgets; monitor progress closely, initiate corrective actions when needed, and conduct structured post-project evaluations

Independently lead and deliver key projects within global teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and a strong focus on quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency Design, structure, and lead the full project lifecycle to consolidate legacy on-premise systems into a unified, cloud-based solution Act as a proactive change agent, driving the transformation of Finance towards a modern, automated, and scalable digital environment Apply a simplification first mindset by critically challenging existing processes to eliminate unnecessary complexity before introducing automation Ensure newly implemented systems provide real-time insights, enabling Finance to act as a strategic partner to the broader organization Promote a culture of continuous improvement and openness to modern, industry-standard technologies within the Finance function Lead, mentor, and develop project teams to enhance performance, ownership, and innovative problem-solving capabilities Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, actively facilitating discussions, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment and transparency Develop and execute structured communication and training plans to support smooth adoption of new systems and processes Your qualifications:

Demonstrate a strong track record in similar roles, ideally within a financial software or banking technology environment Possess solid experience with ERP platforms, particularly SAP, including implementations, upgrades, and finance modules Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects, balancing timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations effectively Experience leading end-to-end ERP cloud migration initiatives across the full project lifecycle

Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with proficiency in data analysis and visualization, combined with the ability to communicate complex topics in a clear and accessible manner

The salary range will be communicated confidentially. If you h ave any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or . We will be happy to help you!

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