About this role
Are you passionate about leading people, driving finance transformation, and unlocking the full potential of digital technologies? At KWS , as our new Lead for Service Enabling (m/f/d) , you will play a key role in shaping the future of our global Record-to-Report (R2R) services by enabling process excellence, technology adoption, and operational efficiency across our finance organization. This Berlin-based position is unlimited and full-time (38 hours per week).
Your Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and empower an international team of Key Users, Automation Leads, Data Analysts, and Project Managers.
- Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of global R2R processes and services.
- Define and execute the R2R enablement roadmap, covering process governance, user adoption, training, KPI management, and value realization.
- Identify and implement the most effective digital solutions by assessing opportunities across SAP S/4HANA capabilities, automation, low-code platforms, AI, and robotic process automation (RPA).
- Ensure efficient operation and continuous optimization of R2R systems, integrations, and digital tools while maintaining compliance and security standards.
- Act as escalation point and strategic advisor for key users and stakeholders on organizational, project, and process-related topics.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Global Business Operations, IT, and business leaders to deliver transformation initiatives and support the ongoing SAP S/4HANA journey.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
Your Profile
- University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Controlling, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Several years of disciplinary people leadership experience in Finance, Shared Services, Global Business Operations, Business Transformation, or Finance-related IT environments, including leading international teams, managing organizational change, and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Solid finance process knowledge with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury or Controlling.
- Proven experience with SAP ERP environments, including a solid understanding of SAP ECC (R/3) and SAP S/4HANA as well as transformation or migration projects.
- Strong affinity for digital transformation and process optimization, with the ability to evaluate when business challenges should be solved through system capabilities, process redesign, automation, AI, or RPA solutions.
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Good understanding of analytics, process mining, automation technologies, and emerging AI capabilities; hands-on technical development experience is beneficial but not required.
- What Will Make You Successful: You combine finance and controlling expertise with a passion for digital innovation.
- You are a pragmatic and down-to-earth leader who can translate strategy into execution.
- You empower teams, remove obstacles, and help others succeed.
- You can balance business requirements, technology opportunities, and organizational realities to achieve sustainable results.
- You are comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change in a global environment.
Our Offer
- An exciting and impactful leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of global Record-to-Report services and contribute to KWS' finance transformation journey.
- Interesting and varied work in a diverse international environment where you can contribute your expertise, drive innovation, and collaborate with colleagues worldwide.
- As a family-owned company, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence.
- These values shape our culture and foster an open, collaborative, and supportive working atmosphere from day one.
- A modern workplace in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg with excellent equipment as well as free car and bicycle parking spaces.
- Attractive benefits including capital-forming benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses, childcare allowance, 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, company pension scheme, JobRad, and/or Jobticket.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development in line with our motto, "Make yourself grow."
- Grow your career by submitting your application online via our online application system SuccessFactors!
- Please click the “Apply” button which you can find in the online ad.