Senior Project Manager - Strategy & Projects (f/m/d)
E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH
Hybrid, Permanent contract
Full or part time
Senior Project Manager - Strategy & Projects (f/m/d)Senior Project Manager - Strategy & Projects (f/m/d)
Job description
Shape the Future of Finance at E.ON
E.ON is leading the way in the energy transition - and our Strategy & Projects department is supporting the Finance Services organization to enable this transformation with efficient, digital, and scalable processes. We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us and help us transform our Finance Service portfolio toward operational excellence by using forward-thinking financial solutions.
This role is critical in managing key projects and ensuring seamless execution of business transformation initiatives. You will lead complex transformation workstreams or projects that focus on the digitalization, standardization, and automation of accounting processes end-to-end, especially in the areas of Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL). You will also play a key role in transition projects that transfer finance activities from business units to Finance Services, ensuring seamless integration and sustainable improvements. You will execute strategic projects with high senior management attention to help to transform end-to-end finance processes groupwide.
You can choose between your first office location in Essen or in Regensburg and will have highest flexibility to work remote.
A job that inspires you
- Lead end-to-end strategic group-wide initiatives in Finance Services to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality of accounting processes
- Utilize professional project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects
- Drive the standardization and harmonization of finance processes across multiple entities and countries by taking responsibility to drive alignment and successful execution, leveraging your in-depth understanding of finance operations
- Manage transition and carve-in projects, transferring finance operations to Finance Services while ensuring smooth implementation, business continuity and high customer satisfaction
- Act as a trusted partner for senior stakeholders in Finance, IT, and other corporate functions
- Facilitating stakeholder communication and decision-making, ensuring transparent reporting across all stakeholders and moderating discussions between central and local teams
- Deliver strategic rollout projects across the E.ON group taking responsibility to drive alignment, reach important milestones and successful project execution
- Track project performance, report on progress to senior management as well as identifying potential project risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of issues
- Hands-on supporting rollout-related topics from requirements specification to harmonization, standardization, communication and change
A background that convinces us
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience in finance transformation, project management, or Shared Services environments; consultancy background in finance transformation is highly beneficial
- Sound experience in leadership of complex project workstreams in an international environment
- You have a proven track record in managing impactful projects with management attention and a high level of commitment and ability to work under pressure
- Experience in leading successful transitions within international organizations
- In-depth knowledge of finance processes, particularly in AP and GL
- Proven expertise in digitalization and automation technologies (Hypatos and Redwood knowledge are valuable assets)
- You have excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with senior management, customers and operational teams to drive change
- You are characterized by a high ability to professionally deal with conflicts and show the respective stamina and have very good presentation skills
- Highest customer focus with proven skills for stakeholder alignment and problem solving, especially on senior management level
- You have a solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability
- You are able to think conceptually while understanding complicated and complex problem
- Fluent in English and German
- Willingness to travel while enjoying our flexible work concepts
An environment that motivates you
- Very modern working environment with flexible working hours and home office options
- 20 days a year of mobile working from abroad possible
- 30 vacation days, additional days off (e.g. Shrove Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and bridge day arrangements
- A wide range of training and development opportunities for personal and professional development
- A dynamic and international environment with diverse tasks and exciting challenges
- Family service, e.g. company kindergarten, childcare arrangements, vacation care
- Extensive range of company sports and other health offers
- Numerous employee discounts via corporate benefits
Inclusion
It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.
Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.
What else you should know:
| Type of contract: | Permanent contract |
|---|---|
| Employment type: | Full or part time |
| Work Model: | Hybrid |
| Company: | E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH |
| Job number: | 236580 |
As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!
Any questions?
As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!
Application process
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Hybrid Working
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E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.
Together into a green energy future
What makes E.ON stand out as an employer
Sense of purpose
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Sustainability
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
Winning culture
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
Recognition
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
Work Life Balance
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Health
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
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Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Development
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Onboarding
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
