Vice President Digital Finance

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. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

**A Job that inspire you**:
Be the strategic lead for the digitalization of E.ON’s Finance Functions (Controlling, Accounting, Tax, Finance, Finance Services, Investor Relations, M&A) as well as for the business support for the Group reporting and consolidation team. Managing two teams of Finance professionals, you will closely collaborate with senior Finance leadership on a local and global level. In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Review the definition, and lead the socialization and implementation / roadmap of the Digital Finance strategy of E.ON
- Own the Finance Digital budget and decide on the allocation process and criteria for funding to ensure optimal use of resources
- Lead the decision-making process for digital Finance initiatives, guiding senior leadership through impact, risks, costs, and timelines
- Act as the main point of contact for senior leadership in prioritizing and positioning digital Finance initiatives within the broader Corporate / Finance strategy
- Make decisions on digital Finance Group governance policies and ensure alignment across all Finance digitalization projects
- Act as a partner to local leadership, managing the interface between Finance and IT, while ensuring that interests and capabilities are effectively communicated and aligned across the organization
- Ensure connectivity and continuous efficiency improvements in business support for Group reporting and consolidation in collaboration with Group Accounting / Controlling and Finance Services teams
- Review and define the future vision for business support for the Group reporting and consolidation team
- Act as the primary contact for senior leadership regarding business support for Group reporting and consolidation

**A convincing background**:

- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology or similar
- Several years of experience in a leadership role with ability to lead multiple projects at a time and guide senior leadership decision making
- You have a strategic mindset to drive the broader corporate agenda and a passion for implementing innovation
- Excellent presentation and strong communication skills
- You build reliable relationships and enjoy networking in the wider E.ON (Finance) group
- You are an empathetic, solution-oriented, and inspiring leader with a hands-on mentality
- Fluency in English and ideally in German

**A motivating environment**:

- ** A task full of challenges**, in which we jointly design a successful induction
- ** An appreciative working atmosphere** in which mutual trust and respect play a decisive role in teamwork
- ** A modern working environment** that ensures a good work-life balance through flexible working and home office
- ** A wide range of personal and professional training** and development opportunities to support you in the next step in your career
- ** A strong network**, because for us the collegial exchange across company units is in the foreground
- ** A secure supply** with attractive remunerations and various additional benefits, such as in-house sports, childcare and company pension schemes

**Do you have questions?**

**What you need to know**:
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Part or Full time
Company: E.ON SE
Function area: IT/Digital; Finance/Accounting/Tax
Location: Essen

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