Head of IT CFO Platforms & Applications (m/w/d)

Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year

Requirements:

University degree in Finance, IT or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage

Extensive leadership experience in Finance IT, Business Applications, ERP or Digital Transformation, ideally in a global, matrix-organized environment

Proven ability to partner with CFOs and senior Finance stakeholders, translating business priorities into effective IT strategies and solutions

Strong experience managing complex enterprise application portfolios, global transformation programs, budgets and resources

In-depth understanding of Finance processes, including Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax, Consolidation and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP FI/CO, Group Reporting, Treasury, SAP Analytics Cloud and financial planning solutions

Knowledge of German and European regulatory requirements, including HGB, IFRS, Internal Controls and Audit Compliance

Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead international teams, drive organizational change and communicate effectively in both German and English

Responsibilities:

Act as the strategic IT partner to our CFO organization, building and maintaining strong relationships with senior Finance stakeholders

Take overall responsibility for our global IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications organization, including its strategy, organizational structure, operating model and overall performance

Lead the strategic development of our Finance application landscape and oversee the entire application lifecycle, portfolio and governance

Drive Finance transformation through digitalization, automation and standardization of business processes

Manage investments, budgets, resources, business demand and delivery priorities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and service delivery

Ensure compliance, application security, regulatory alignment and adherence to audit requirements

Lead, empower and develop international teams and leaders, building a high-performing organization with clear accountabilities

Collaborate closely with Finance, Enterprise Architecture, IT, regional organizations and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and effective global execution

Technologies:

Cloud

ERP

Matrix

SAP S/4HANA

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud

Security

More:

We are LEONI, a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. Our group has around 95,000 employees in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025, excluding the former Automotive Cable Solutions division. Since mid-2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, a leading solution provider for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. As our Head of IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications, you will help shape the future of Finance technology and drive strategy, digital transformation and organizational development across our global business. We offer flexible, trust-based working hours and home office options; performance-based compensation, including vacation and Christmas bonuses under collective agreements; learning and training opportunities through the LEONI Academy; modern office concepts; and health programs, preventive check-ups and group sports activities.

last updated 46 week of 2026