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Director SAP Chemical Industry(m/w/x)

Köln
from 119,000 - 145,000 / year
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Leading global SAP Center of Excellence for industrial carbon black production. Deep SAP FI/CO expertise and hands-on implementation experience required. 30 days holiday, bonus payments, and 6 months sick pay supplement.

Requirements

  • Strong track record of hands-on SAP experience in manufacturing
  • Active involvement in SAP implementations
  • Deep understanding of SAP systems' operational value
  • Deep expertise in SAP FI/CO
  • Navigating complex financial processes
  • Trusted counterpart for finance and IT stakeholders
  • Ability to manage and inspire globally distributed teams
  • Solid exposure to SOX requirements
  • Experience with SAP-related audits
  • Ensuring compliance in systems and processes
  • Adaptability to change in dynamic environments
  • Maintaining clarity and structure under pressure
  • Delivery focus with competing priorities
  • Strong project management skillset
  • Strong stakeholder management skillset
  • Balancing multiple initiatives
  • Aligning expectations and driving outcomes
  • Understanding of modern SAP architectures
  • Understanding of SAP licensing models (RISE, GROW)
  • Curiosity for data integration and broader technology stacks
  • Financial awareness
  • Experience managing budgets
  • Experience tracking performance
  • Providing transparent financial reporting
  • SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate)
  • Fluent English communication (C1 level)

Tasks

  • Lead global SAP Center of Excellence
  • Partner with senior stakeholders
  • Drive alignment between business priorities and SAP capabilities
  • Shape future SAP landscape
  • Guide team across USA, Germany, and India
  • Manage Business Analysis, Basis, Integration, Security, and AMS
  • Deliver critical SAP projects
  • Own SAP FI/CO domain
  • Enhance financial processes and capabilities
  • Capture and prioritize SAP project demand
  • Align business cases with initiatives
  • Deliver high-impact SAP solutions
  • Build relationships with IT, business stakeholders, and external partners
  • Ensure alignment and transparency
  • Drive operational excellence
  • Manage change processes
  • Oversee AMS providers
  • Optimize SAP landscape stability and performance
  • Ensure SLA and KPI adherence
  • Maintain audit and SOX compliance
  • Manage escalations
  • Drive S/4HANA readiness
  • Manage budgets for value creation
  • Support licensing and vendor strategies
  • Introduce AI and automation
  • Implement emerging technologies

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • SAP
  • SAP FI/CO
  • SOX
  • RISE
  • GROW

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours
  • 2 days/week in office

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days' holiday

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Various bonus payments
  • Hire-a-Friend bonus

Additional Allowances

  • 6 months' sick pay supplement

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme

Other Benefits

  • Supplementary nursing care insurance
  • Supplementary accident insurance

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Company medical service
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Preventive medical check-ups
  • Free Urban Sports Club membership

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Subsidized company restaurant

Learning & Development

  • Individual training
  • E-learning
  • Language training with Rosetta Stone

Informal Culture

  • Company run

Team Events

  • Orion Carnival session

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Free parking
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