IT Consultant

• 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.
• Lead Fit‑to‑Standard / Fit‑Gap workshops, identifying automation opportunities across core end‑to‑end finance and controlling processes.
• Own SAP Finance (FI) & Controlling (CO) solution design and configuration, ensuring effective 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‑based use cases.

This role enables Freudenberg to optimize its finance processes through automation and digitalization, increasing efficiency and accuracy while reducing manual effort, thereby supporting the company's overall operational excellence and sustainability.

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in SAP Finance & Controlling with multiple end‑to‑end project lifecycles, ideally including S/4HANA transformations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading finance automation and digitalization initiatives, with hands‑on exposure to workflow orchestration, RPA, e‑invoicing, reconciliation automation, closing acceleration, and touchless processing.
• Familiarity with AI‑ and ML‑driven finance use cases such as predictive accounting, anomaly detection, intelligent matching, forecasting, and exception handling.

Compensation and perks not specified. Freudenberg is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Freudenberg is a global technology group that develops innovative products and solutions for customers in various industries, focusing on sealing and vibration control technology, nonwovens and filtration, and other specialized applications.