SAP Finance Lead (all genders)
Merck Group
Europe, Poland, Wroclaw
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Salary
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Process Roles
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
Finance
IT
Reports to
Level
N-3
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
08-03-2025
Description
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Key Responsibilities
Join us in Wroclaw as the SAP Finance Head, where you’ll lead the strategic direction and project management of ERP initiatives within our Global Enterprise Solution – Accounting and Finance domain. Your mission is to standardize and enhance SAP finance processes across all business sectors while implementing best practices. Collaborating with ERP programs, Business Process Owners, and project managers, you’ll ensure projects stay on track and meet timelines. As the primary finance coordinator, you’ll facilitate accurate project reporting for our Finance Leadership Team and identify opportunities for process improvements. This role is allowing you to start as an individual contributor or lead a small team, with dotted line responsibilities within Finance ERP project management. Embrace the opportunity for growth and shape your career in a vibrant environement at our Wroclaw office.
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science; Master’s (MBA preferred) is a plus.
- Over 10 years of experience as a Finance Project Manager for SAP projects or as an IT Project Manager in large-scale global settings, with expertise in SAP S4/Hana.
- Minimum 5 years of operational experience in accounting, finance, or controlling processes, specifically in CO and FI modules.
- Experience collaborating with Senior Management in international organizations and global ERP programs is a bonus.
- Proven success in completing ERP deployments or IT projects as a Finance Project Manager.
- Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, PMP, SCRUM, Lean Six Sigma) is advantageous.
- Strong project management skills and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; experience with tools like ‘Workfront’ or other web-based project management software is a plus.
- Experience in a Shared Services Center or Global Business Service is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
Benefits
- Health and well-being: Get access to private medical care, life insurance, and sports card, receive prepaid lunch card
- Work-Life balance: Enjoy additional paid days off, flexible working hours, and a hybrid working model.
- Learning and Development: Take advantage of co-financing for language courses, trainings, and certifications as well as other development opportunities
- Employee support and engagement: Benefit from Employee Assistance Program and join employee engagement groups for support and connection.
Company Profile
Merck Group
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Revenue
$22.8B
Employees
62,908
Fortune 500 Rank
#67
Global 500 Rank
#229
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