Workload: 80–100%

Shape the future of Finance IT as our Lead IT for Finance. In this key role, you’ll drive digital transformation, lead a high-performing team, and deliver innovative solutions to enhance our financial operations. Join us and make a real impact!

What you will do:

• Define the strategic direction and product roadmap with Finance project leads and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of product owners and technical experts.
• Drive digitalization and automation of Finance IT systems while ensuring stable operations.
• Identify and prioritize digitalization opportunities with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Oversee seamless integration with other projects and ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Develop governance frameworks for risk management, quality control, and compliance.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

What you bring & who you are:

• University degree in Business Administration (Finance), Computer Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience with SAP in the Finance IT domain and 5 years leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in implementing SAP S/4, Business Central, Tagetik, or similar products.
• Strong understanding of Finance IT tools, architecture, and processes.
• Experience in organizational change management and user adoption.
• ITIL certification or familiarity with ITSM processes and agile concepts (e.g., SAFe).
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in English and German, with a willingness to travel to Spain several times a year.

About the team:

Join a collaborative and innovative team that values teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement. As part of the Group Applications leadership team, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals shaping the future of Finance IT.

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

• Working Hours
  Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect work-life balance.
  

• Generous pension plan
  We pay 60% of your pension contributions - for a secure future.
  

• Health comes first
  100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.
  

• Parental leave
  16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued pay) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued pay) to spend valuable time with your family.
  

• Support for your family
  Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).
  

• Exclusive discounts
  Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom.
  

• Public transportation
  No problem: with the SwissPass (max. CHF 190) you can get from A to B at a reasonable price.
  

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.