Über die Stelle 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 recruiting@ffiadvisory.ch. We will be happy to help you!