IT Consultant (f/m/d)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Analyze requirements and design target finance processes with global Process Owners, Finance Shared Services, and local Finance teams, defining the SAP FI/CO solution and automation roadmap
• ▹Lead Fit-to-Standard / Fit-Gap workshops, identifying automation opportunities across core finance and controlling processes (Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Controlling)
• ▹Own SAP Finance (FI) & Controlling (CO) solution design and configuration, ensuring integration with adjacent SAP modules and external platforms
• ▹Drive automation and digital finance initiatives leveraging workflow tools, RPA, OCR/e-invoicing, reconciliation automation, and AI/ML use cases
• ▹Manage projects and workstreams end-to-end, coordinating IT teams, external partners, and system integrators
• ▹Ensure testing excellence and deployment readiness, leading SIT/UAT, cutover, go-live, and hypercare
• ▹Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement, mentoring team members and contributing to global templates and standards

Requirements

• ▹Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• ▹5-10 years of professional experience in SAP Finance & Controlling with multiple end-to-end project lifecycles, ideally including S/4HANA transformations
• ▹Demonstrated experience leading finance automation and digitalization initiatives (workflow orchestration, RPA, e-invoicing, reconciliation automation, closing acceleration, touchless processing)
• ▹Familiarity with AI/ML-driven finance use cases (predictive accounting, anomaly detection, intelligent matching, forecasting, exception handling)
• ▹Deep understanding of finance and controlling processes with strong internal controls and compliance mindset
• ▹Excellent stakeholder management and consulting-grade communication skills
• ▹Fluent English; Italian highly desirable

Nice to have

• ▹SAP certifications
• ▹Project management credentials
• ▹Additional European languages

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Minimum gross annual salary in Italy: €50,000
• ▹Compensation determined by qualifications, experience, education, and role alignment

About the company

Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.