IT Finance Manager

About the Position

Wavestone is seeking an IT Finance Manager to lead finance transformation projects, focusing on the implementation of SAP S4/HANA across 17 countries. This role is pivotal in driving the "Zenith" project, which aims to transform financial processes through the adoption of SAP S4/HANA public edition.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation projects and initiatives

  • Collaborate with business partners to frame projects and associated business goals
  • Engage all necessary stakeholders to achieve business objectives through flawless project execution
  • Optimize project costs without compromising quality
  • Secure successful change management for processes and systems adoption

• Drive process and system enhancements

  • Design robust, international, and scalable finance solutions
  • Own the product vision and manage/prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions
  • Foster adherence to agile principles & best practices (PI Planning, Sprint, etc.)
  • Facilitate the integration of new companies into existing processes

• Lead international team

  • Manage, evaluate, and support the personal and collective performance of team members (~10 people)
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team
  • Show sensitivity to cultural differences in an international environment

Requirements

• Demonstrate technical and project management expertise

  • Proven experience in managing complex IT projects in finance (Accounting, Controlling, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Budget-to-Report, Expense Management, etc.)
  • Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA finance (ideally the public cloud version)
  • Ability to manage budgets and suppliers
  • Experience in agile methodologies and Product Owner role

• Ability to lead and evolve in an international context

  • Excellent leadership to motivate, guide, and inspire the members of the team
  • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences in an international environment
  • Experience in professional business services and merger & acquisition (preferred but not mandatory)

We Offer

• Career model: Tailor-made career with individual development opportunities. Our Wavestone Horizon supports you, enabling rapid career development.
• Further training: Over 200 training days a year in our Academy and the possibility of obtaining certifications.
• Demanding Work Environment: Engage with high-level stakeholders in a challenging work environment.
• Smartworking: Flexible and mobile working is part of our DNA and provides the right framework for collaboration.
• A Great Place To Work: Recognized as Great Place To Work 2025, ranking us number one in our category among organizations with more than 2,500 employees (France).
• Mindfulness & health: Mindfulness programs, sports cooperation, in-house fitness groups, etc.

About the Company

Wavestone is an international consulting firm present in 17 countries, dedicated to supporting the strategic transformations of companies with the ambition of creating positive and sustainable impacts. In 2023, Wavestone began a new chapter in its international development by partnering with the German consulting firm Q_Perior to create a European champion in consulting. The group aims to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025.

Job Location

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Berlin, Germany
• Remote

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