Head of IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications (m/f/d)

Job Description

Shape the Future of Finance Technology at LEONI

LEONI is transforming the way Business and IT work together. We are looking for an experienced Head of IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications to take overall responsibility for the global Finance Applications organization and act as the strategic IT partner to the CFO organization.

In this senior leadership role, you will drive Finance IT strategy, the evolution of the application landscape, digital transformation and organizational development across a global business environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic IT partner to the CFO organization, building and maintaining strong relationships with senior Finance stakeholders
• Take overall responsibility for the global IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications organization, including its strategy, organizational structure, operating model and overall performance
• Lead the strategic development of the Finance application landscape and oversee the entire application lifecycle, portfolio and governance
• Drive Finance transformation through digitalization, automation and standardization of business processes
• Manage investments, budgets, resources, business demand and delivery priorities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and service delivery
• Ensure compliance, application security, regulatory alignment and adherence to audit requirements
• Lead, empower and develop international teams and leaders, building a high-performing organization with clear accountabilities
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Enterprise Architecture, IT, regional organizations and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and effective global execution

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, IT or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage
• Extensive leadership experience in Finance IT, Business Applications, ERP or Digital Transformation, ideally in a global, matrix-organized environment
• Proven ability to partner with CFOs and senior Finance stakeholders, translating business priorities into effective IT strategies and solutions
• Strong experience managing complex enterprise application portfolios, global transformation programs, budgets and resources
• In-depth understanding of Finance processes, including Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Consolidation and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP FI/CO, Group Reporting, Treasury, SAP Analytics Cloud and financial planning solutions
• Knowledge of German and European regulatory requirements, including HGB, IFRS, Internal Controls and Audit Compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead international teams, drive organizational change and communicate effectively in both German and English

Additional Information

• Self-determined, flexible work through trust-based working hours and home office options
• Attractive performance-based compensation including vacation and Christmas bonuses in a company bound by collective agreements
• Grow with us through the diverse learning and training opportunities offered by the LEONI Academy
• Modern office concepts with communicative layouts, work islands, and quiet zones
• Stay fit and healthy with regular health days, preventive check-ups, and group sports activities

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.

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