Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Analyze requirements and design target finance processes in collaboration with global Process Owners, Finance Shared Services, and local Finance teams, defining the SAP FI/CO solution and automation roadmap.</li><li>Lead Fit‑to‑Standard / Fit‑Gap workshops, identifying automation opportunities across core end‑to‑end finance and controlling processes (Record‑to‑Report, Order‑to‑Cash, Purchase‑to‑Pay, Controlling).</li><li>Own SAP Finance (FI) &amp; Controlling (CO) solution design and configuration, ensuring effective integration with adjacent SAP modules and external platforms.</li><li>Drive automation and digital finance initiatives, leveraging workflow tools, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), OCR/e‑invoicing, reconciliation automation, and AI/ML‑based use cases.</li><li>Manage projects and workstreams end‑to‑end, coordinating IT teams, external partners, and system integrators.</li><li>Ensure testing excellence and deployment readiness, leading SIT/UAT, cutover, go‑live, and hypercare with a strong focus on stability, controls, and audit compliance.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement, while mentoring team members and contributing to global templates, standards, and innovation topics.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Education: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. SAP certifications and project management credentials are advantageous.</li><li>Experience: 5–10 years of professional experience in SAP Finance &amp; Controlling with multiple end‑to‑end project lifecycles, ideally including S/4HANA transformations.</li><li>Automation &amp; Innovation Expertise: Demonstrated experience in leading finance automation and digitalization initiatives, with hands‑on exposure to workflow orchestration, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), e‑invoicing, reconciliation automation, closing acceleration, and touchless processing.</li><li>Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Expertise: Familiarity with AI‑ and ML‑driven finance use cases such as predictive accounting, anomaly detection, intelligent matching, forecasting, and exception handling.</li><li>Process &amp; Controls Knowledge: Deep understanding of finance and controlling processes, supported by a strong internal controls and compliance mindset.</li><li>Communication &amp; Stakeholder Management: Excellent stakeholder management and consulting‑grade communication skills, with confident interaction at senior business and IT levels.</li><li>Language Skills: Fluent in English; Italian highly desirable. Additional European languages are a plus.</li></ul>The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €50,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

IT Consultant - SAP Finance (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Analyze requirements and design target finance processes in collaboration with global Process Owners, Finance Shared Services, and local Finance teams, defining the SAP FI/CO solution and automation roadmap.</li><li>Lead Fit‑to‑Standard / Fit‑Gap workshops, identifying automation opportunities across core end‑to‑end finance and controlling processes (Record‑to‑Report, Order‑to‑Cash, Purchase‑to‑Pay, Controlling).</li><li>Own SAP Finance (FI) &amp; Controlling (CO) solution design and configuration, ensuring effective integration with adjacent SAP modules and external platforms.</li><li>Drive automation and digital finance initiatives, leveraging workflow tools, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), OCR/e‑invoicing, reconciliation automation, and AI/ML‑based use cases.</li><li>Manage projects and workstreams end‑to‑end, coordinating IT teams, external partners, and system integrators.</li><li>Ensure testing excellence and deployment readiness, leading SIT/UAT, cutover, go‑live, and hypercare with a strong focus on stability, controls, and audit compliance.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement, while mentoring team members and contributing to global templates, standards, and innovation topics.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Education: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. SAP certifications and project management credentials are advantageous.</li><li>Experience: 5–10 years of professional experience in SAP Finance &amp; Controlling with multiple end‑to‑end project lifecycles, ideally including S/4HANA transformations.</li><li>Automation &amp; Innovation Expertise: Demonstrated experience in leading finance automation and digitalization initiatives, with hands‑on exposure to workflow orchestration, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), e‑invoicing, reconciliation automation, closing acceleration, and touchless processing.</li><li>Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Expertise: Familiarity with AI‑ and ML‑driven finance use cases such as predictive accounting, anomaly detection, intelligent matching, forecasting, and exception handling.</li><li>Process &amp; Controls Knowledge: Deep understanding of finance and controlling processes, supported by a strong internal controls and compliance mindset.</li><li>Communication &amp; Stakeholder Management: Excellent stakeholder management and consulting‑grade communication skills, with confident interaction at senior business and IT levels.</li><li>Language Skills: Fluent in English; Italian highly desirable. Additional European languages are a plus.</li></ul>The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €50,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.

IT Consultant - SAP Finance (f/m/d)

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