Finance jobs in Germany

SAP FI Lead / SAP Finance Lead (Security & Defence Programme)

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for a SAP Finance Lead with Defence & Security industry skills and exposure.

• On-site / hybrid, depending on security requirements.

• SC or DV Clearance (or eligibility to obtain), depending on programme needs. (EU / UK passport Holders)

12 months contracts + extension (3 years programme)

Remote working opportunity

• + EU passport holders
• + willing to travel once per month in EUR
• + willing to do security clearance process

The SAP FI Lead will design and deliver the SAP Finance solution across a multinational European defence programme, ensuring financial processes support complex cross‑border operations, regulatory compliance, multi‑entity accounting, and secure financial management across Europe’s defence ecosystem.

• Lead the design and configuration of SAP FI modules (FI‑GL, AP, AR, AA, Banking) within a European, multi‑entity environment.
• Support European defence finance processes including:
• multinational budgeting
• cross‑border cost allocation
• multi‑currency management
• capital asset control across jurisdictions
• Develop and maintain finance solution architecture aligned with European defence regulatory frameworks.
• Guide the adoption of relevant S/4HANA innovations (Universal Journal, new Asset Accounting, Embedded Analytics).

• Lead the SAP Finance workstream across all phases: gathering requirements from multiple nations, blueprinting, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Coordinate with cross‑country SAP teams, systems integrators, and technical architects.
• Produce high‑quality functional documentation compliant with European defence programme governance.
• Ensure seamless integration with CO, MM, SD, PM, HR, Procurement, and cross‑European shared services.

• Act as the primary finance solution lead for European defence stakeholders, government agencies, industry partners, and programme leadership.
• Lead workshops with multinational finance teams, engineering, procurement, and commercial functions.
• Manage dependencies and communicate design decisions across multiple European organisational structures.
• Present finance solution options and impacts to senior executives across member states.

• Ensure SAP FI processes comply with European financial standards, national accounting laws, and defence‑sector policies.
• Support compliance with:
• European public‑sector reporting requirements
• EU procurement and financial regulations
• multi‑country audit frameworks
• cross‑border data‑handling and privacy (GDPR)
• Collaborate with SAP Security/GRC teams on pan‑European SoD rules and role design.
• Support internal and external audits, programme assurance, and financial governance reviews.

• Support migration of financial data across multiple European legacy systems.
• Lead FI‑related cutover planning across national entities and shared operational hubs.
• Provide hyper‑care oversight and support resolution of financial issues post‑go‑live.
• Promote continuous improvement aligned with long‑term European defence digital strategies.

• 8+ years SAP FI experience, including complex multinational rollouts.
• Expert knowledge of FI‑GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting, and integration with CO.
• Experience working on European defence, aerospace, or government programmes.
• Strong understanding of multinational financial processes:
• multi‑currency
• cross‑border tax & compliance
• intercompany
• multi‑GAAP reporting
• Experience operating within secure, highly governed European environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across cultures and countries.
• Proven track record leading SAP Finance workstreams in large‑scale transformations.

• Experience with S/4HANA Finance, including ACDOCA, new Asset Accounting, and embedded reporting.
• Experience with EU defence programmes, NATO frameworks, or multi‑government consortia.
• Knowledge of European accounting standards, IFRS, and national GAAPs.
• Experience with SAP CO, PS, or defence project accounting.
• Familiarity with export controls, dual‑use regulations, and cross‑border defence compliance.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, IT, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, etc.) advantageous.
• SAP Finance certifications preferred.
• Project management certifications (Prince2, PMP, Agile) beneficial.

• Confident leader comfortable operating in international, multicultural environments.
• Analytical, detail‑focused, and structured in approach.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to secure working practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders across countries.

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