Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As Director – Project Lead Finance AtR, you will play a key role in shaping the global S/4HANA template and leading its deployment within the Finance (AtR) function. You will be responsible for further developing Finance processes across Fresenius Medical Care and ensuring seamless execution within the ESPHORA program – our global SAP transformation initiative.

Key Responsibilities and General Accountabilities:

Leading AtR workstream in ESPHORA  in close cooperation with ITS lead and System Integrator as so-called 3iB (3 in the box):Technical management of AtR workstreammanage experts in the core teammanage and consider design decisions in close cooperation with GPO AtR as acting GPO in ESPHORAmanage/coordinate deployments for AtR (Finance)Accountable for direct partnership with System Integrator to efficiently and successfully manage the program including:Clearly define and develop methodology, delivery framework and artifactsEstablish quality criteria for management of deliverables to ensure proper quality assurance over the program lifecycleDevelop a change control framework, process and reporting structureDrive integration with other relevant workstream to ensure E2E perspectivesDrive and maintain a deployment schedule in Finance/ATR, inclusive of contact to ITS (technology/architecture)Develop an integrated plan with milestones, dependencies and resource against the plan; inclusive of deadlines, alignment of deliverables,RAID (risk, action, issue, dependency) framework and management process (weekly status report/digital reporting/weekly PL meeting)Status reporting and metric management to actively manage and track the progress of the programPresentation to FME management (FLT, Steering Committee, Sounding Board etc.)Assesses functional and technical learning needs for Program team members to successfully deliver Program objectives; establishes and executes strategy to deliver learning contentEstablishes, delivers and maintains onboarding framework and contentDefines approach to ensure alignment with functional portfolio activity

Leadership and team management

Effective and objective-oriented delegation  (e.g. by situational leadership)Identify and drive changes in a future-oriented, solution-oriented and proactive mannerDrive people development, especially in identifying and coaching talents, and ensuring a transparent and participative communication

Your profile:

Advanced degree in Economics, Business Administration or a related fieldStrong expertise in ERP systems, particularly SAP FI/CO; knowledge of SD and MM a plusProven experience with ERP transformation and deployment projects (preferably S/4HANA) in Finance/AtR and related support functionsDemonstrated experience in leading and managing international teamsHighly structured, analytical, and results-driven approachStrong planning and execution skills with perseverance and adaptabilityStrategic mindset and systems thinking capabilityAbility to work effectively across cultures and in complex environmentsStrong understanding of end-to-end Finance and Accounting processes, including the broader finance operating modelSolid understanding of basic accounting principles and FP&A processesProficiency in MS Office tools, especially ExcelProject management expertise (certifications such as PMP, Agile, or equivalent are a plus)Excellent communication skills; fluent in English (written and spoken), additional language(s) are an assetHigh level of motivation, flexibility, and willingness to travel