Head of IT Finance Platforms & Applications

Quick Facts

• Role: Head of IT Finance Platforms & Applications (CFO Business Platforms & Applications)
• Focus: Finance technology strategy, global applications portfolio, and digital transformation

Description

You will act as the strategic IT partner to the CFO organization, shaping Finance technology strategy and driving global digital transformation. Own responsibility for the global IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications organization, including application landscape strategy, lifecycle governance, and performance. Lead Finance transformation through digitalization, automation, and standardization of business processes while ensuring compliance and secure, audit-ready operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CFO and senior Finance stakeholders to translate priorities into effective IT strategy and solutions
• Lead the global IT organization for CFO Business Platforms & Applications: strategy, organization, operating model, and performance
• Develop the Finance application landscape strategy; govern the end-to-end application lifecycle and portfolio
• Drive transformation via digitalization, automation, and standardization of Finance processes
• Manage investments, budgets, resources, business demand, delivery priorities, and service delivery
• Ensure compliance, application security, regulatory alignment, and audit requirement adherence
• Lead, empower, and develop international teams and leaders with clear accountabilities
• Collaborate with Finance, Enterprise Architecture, IT, regional organizations, and external partners for global alignment and execution

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, IT, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage
• Extensive leadership experience in Finance IT, Business Applications, ERP, or Digital Transformation in a global, matrix-organized environment
• Proven ability to partner with CFOs and senior Finance stakeholders
• Experience managing complex enterprise application portfolios, global transformation programs, budgets, and resources
• In-depth understanding of Finance processes: Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Consolidation, and 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: HGB, IFRS, Internal Controls, and Audit Compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to lead international teams and communicate in German and English

Benefits

• Flexible, trust-based working hours and home office options
• Performance-based compensation including vacation and Christmas bonuses (collective agreements)
• Learning and training opportunities via the LEONI Academy
• Modern office concepts
• Health programs, preventive check-ups, and group sports activities