SAP CoE Finance Team Lead

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 27,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe's leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers high-quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for all. We are building on 184 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values. We are united by our passion for fashion and consumers. We believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet. We see ourselves as an always-on learning community, always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. Only when we work together as a team can we face challenges and find innovative solutions. This is your chance to join the C&A Technology team as a SAP Finance Team Lead within the SAP Center of Excellence (CoE)

We are seeking a SAP CoE Finance Team Lead to join our SAP CoE who understands the Finance and retail market and processes and will work in a challenging, purposeful and dynamic SAP CoE with teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g., OTC, PTP, Treasury, Controlling, SAP reporting, etc.), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA, Ariba, etc.) to lead and deliver exciting transformation program, with a focus on SAP innovations and best practices.

This senior leader will combine deep technical expertise about SAP Finance and Controlling architecture, with proven engineering leadership to drive best-in-class SAP Finance and Controlling capabilities (e.g., cost centers org, CO-PA, invoice processing, accounts payable and receivable, FI-CO master data, Treasury and bank statements processes, reporting, assets management, planning and forecast, Fiori, etc).

You will be responsible for the full solution lifecycle—from architecture and data modeling to delivery and support—while managing and developing high-performing, cross-functional SAP teams. A customer-centric mindset, strong collaboration with product and SAP CoE teams, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation are critical to success in this role.

• Lead, coach, and mentor one or more cross-functional SAP Finance and Controlling consultants or teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Manage the end-to-end implementation and support of the enterprise SAP CoE, ensuring robust integration with other systems.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable finance models, business rules, and data quality standards in collaboration with architects, business teams, and governance teams.
• Champion SAP best practices across the team, including Clean Core, testing, observability, and documentation.
• Partner with Product Managers and the different SAP teams to align execution with business goals and roadmap priorities.
• Manage SAP delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of your functional area, and reviews including Directors and C level.
• Define and track KPIs for team performance and SAP platform health, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Maintain awareness of emerging SAP functionalities and trends and evaluate their applicability within the SAP CoE and specifically on SAP Finance and Controlling ecosystem.
• Present insights, risks, and progress updates to executive leadership as needed.
• Actively contribute to hiring, onboarding, and professional development of SAP CoE talent.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, MBA, or a related technical/business field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP in SAP Finance and Controlling roles.
• Proven track record in delivering and managing SAP Finance and Controlling solutions in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, Ariba, etc.). Certification is a plus.
• SAP S/4 HANA experience. Knowledge about SAP Private/Public cloud solutions is a plus.
• SAP Retail and/or Fashion solution experience.
• Strong technical and functional understanding of SAP Finance and Controlling processes in Retail environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence.
• English working environment, German is a plus.

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you'll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe's most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.