Application Guide

How to Apply for IT Consultant

at Freudenberg

🏢 About Freudenberg

Freudenberg is a global technology group committed to sustainability, specializing in tailor-made emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty e-mobility. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge green technology while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first environment. The company values innovation and digital transformation, making it an exciting place for IT consultants passionate about finance automation.

About This Role

As an IT Consultant at Freudenberg, you will lead the design and implementation of SAP FI/CO solutions to optimize finance processes and drive automation. This role is impactful because you will shape the digital finance roadmap, enabling the company to achieve touchless processing and real-time insights. You'll collaborate globally with process owners and finance teams, directly influencing efficiency and sustainability in the e-mobility sector.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual workshop with global process owners to analyze requirements and align on standard processes. Later, you could configure SAP FI/CO settings or test an RPA bot for invoice processing. You might also review automation KPIs with the finance team and plan next steps for AI/ML use cases to further reduce manual effort.

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🎯 Who Freudenberg Is Looking For

  • A seasoned SAP FI/CO expert with 10–15 years of experience, including multiple S/4HANA transformations and end-to-end project lifecycles.
  • A hands-on leader in finance automation, with proven success implementing RPA, e-invoicing, reconciliation automation, and AI/ML use cases.
  • A collaborative communicator who can facilitate Fit-to-Standard workshops and bridge gaps between global process owners, shared services, and local finance teams.
  • A strategic thinker who can design automation roadmaps and integrate SAP FI/CO with adjacent modules and external platforms.

📝 Tips for Applying to Freudenberg

1

Highlight specific S/4HANA transformation projects you led, detailing the scope, your role, and measurable outcomes like reduced close times or increased automation.

2

Quantify your automation achievements, e.g., 'Implemented RPA for invoice processing, reducing manual effort by 40%'.

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with workflow orchestration, e-invoicing, and reconciliation automation, as these are explicitly mentioned.

4

Showcase your ability to lead workshops by including examples of facilitating global stakeholder alignment.

5

Mention any experience with emission-neutral or sustainability-focused industries to align with Freudenberg's mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for driving digital finance transformation and automation in a sustainability-focused company.', 'Your proven track record in S/4HANA transformations and leading finance automation initiatives.', 'Your ability to collaborate across global teams and facilitate workshops to standardize processes.', "How your expertise in SAP FI/CO integration with external platforms can enable Freudenberg's e-mobility goals."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Freudenberg's sustainability initiatives and their impact on heavy-duty e-mobility, especially their emission-neutral energy systems.
  • → The company's global structure and how finance shared services operate across regions.
  • → Any recent press releases or case studies about Freudenberg's digital transformation in finance.
  • → The specific SAP modules they use beyond FI/CO (e.g., MM, SD) and how they integrate.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you led a Fit-to-Standard workshop and how you handled resistance from local teams.
2 Walk us through a complex SAP FI/CO integration project and how you ensured data integrity across modules.
3 How have you used AI/ML in finance automation? Provide a specific example.
4 How do you prioritize automation opportunities in a global finance organization with diverse needs?
5 What is your approach to designing a touchless processing pipeline for invoice-to-pay?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Downplaying the importance of automation experience; the role heavily emphasizes digitalization.
  • Failing to demonstrate hands-on configuration skills in SAP FI/CO, as the role requires owning solution design.
  • Not preparing for questions about remote collaboration; the role is remote, so show your ability to work independently and with global teams.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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