Head of Digital & Governance (f/m/d)

E.ON Finance Services

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions. Our employees are constantly working to digitise the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalisation and growth. E.ON's global Finance Services are managed functionally by Group Controlling and Risk and Group Accounting at E.ON SE. With a dynamic, dedicated and innovative team of 840 employees across two legal entities, E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH and E.ON Business Services Cluj S.R.L., we provide top-tier finance services and process ownership to the E.ON Group.

E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH

is more than just accounting. It is about people like you, who are willing to innovate, brave enough to take responsibilities and eager for results. With approx. 200 FTE operating from Essen and Regensburg in Germany, E.ON Accounting Solutions plays a critical role in preparing the financial statements for major German E.ON companies and is responsible for the central commercial system and process landscape as well as other digital solutions based on state-of-the-art technologies and working methods. Join our team if you want to boost your finance career and become one of the customer-oriented visionaries of our company!

We are looking for your application.

Your Role as Head of Digital & Governance

As Head of Digital & Governance, you will be shaping the future of Digitalization & Automation of finance processes, leading a diverse, international team, driving operational excellence and innovative process design for business changes in S4 United, GLOBE, S4i and Innogy legacy systems in alignment with Process Owners and IT. You will hold a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future setup of Finance Services.

This role will report to the Head of Finance Services.

Our objectives to inspire you

• As part of the Finance Services Management Team, you have the responsibility for Digitalization and Automation measures in finance processes by leading the system operations supporting approx. 225 E.ON business units across three locations (Regensburg, Essen in Germany and Cluj in Romania). You will oversee a team of around 40 FTE directly and 90 FTE functionally, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer centricity.
• As Head of Digital & Governance, you are the overall business system owner for S4 United and GLOBE systems with group-wide decision authority for S4U template protection, ensuring finance system standardization in all 540 S4U company codes and approx. 38k finance users.
• As leader, you are developing and implementing a comprehensive digital strategy and capabilities for all technologies across Finance Services and lifting S4 template for finance processes to a higher level for national and international E.ON entities and drive process improvements to continuously enhance efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered.
• As playmaker, you are the overall business system owner for the central group wide HR system (SAP P83) and manage the optimization of HR master data flows and processes.
• You are in charge of business support ERP controlling and operational BI support and for the respective EDT budget regarding improvement, enhancements and digitalization.
• As visionary, you provide process ownership for digitalization processes and ensure governance based on a standardized ERP platform, design and implement strategies focused on standardization and automation, and foster a customer-oriented business support.
• As motivator, you lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, promote a culture of continuous learning and foster a digital mindset and constructive cooperation to drive change and achieve results.

How do you know you are the right fit

• University degree in economics with profound ERP knowledge, preferably including SAP S/4
• Several years of business experience in Accounting and Reporting
• Several years of experience in management/leadership position
• Sound knowledge in specific accounting processes and treatments specific to the energy industry and HGB
• In-depth know-how about ERP interdependencies and technical architecture
• Ability to lead with passion, inspiring, motivating and aligning people towards a joint target
• A trustful, integrative and team-oriented personality with the ability to handle conflicts and critical situations
• Highest customer focus with proven skills for stakeholder management and problem solving
• Ability to think in E2E processes & digitalization know-how with proven track record
• Business fluent German and English language skills
• Willingness to regular international travel

Our motivating environment

• Being a key player in the energy transition, we offer you the chance to be part of an exciting and dynamic working environment. With us, you can shape the energy landscape of tomorrow with innovative and creative ideas.
• A modern working environment with very flexible working hours
• An extremely generous home office concept
• Possibility of 20 days a year of mobile working from abroad
• 30 days holiday
• A wide range of training and development programs for personal and professional development
• A dynamic and international environment with diverse and constantly new challenges
• Family service (e.g. company kindergarten, childcare arrangements, holiday care)
• Extensive range of company sports as well as employee discounts and health programs
• Several insurances (e.g. accident insurance)
• E.ON Pension Plan

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger.

Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture. We look forward to you!

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact: Heike Strobel, .
For further information please contact Evelyne Bongi, .

Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would apply online!
Please note that applications via email will not be considered. Please only use our online application system.

What you need to know:

Leadership Level: D
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time
Company: E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH
Function area: Finance/IT
Location: Regensburg, Essen

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