Senior Finance Project Manager (m/w/d) in Köln

Ekkiden is an international consulting group founded in 2019: it brings together an ecosystem of passionate and dedicated consultants who carry out transformation projects in the areas of organization, operations, and technology—particularly in IT/digital, industry/R&D, and sustainability for large enterprises and SMEs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager to drive our clients internal FinanceTransformation agenda. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this candidate will drive Finance transformation and compliance initiatives and coordinate cross-functional projects to strengthen governance, reporting, process standardization and digitalization.

Conditions:

Contract:Freelance

Start: ASAP - latest start date: 1st November

Duration: 6 months

Workload: 100%

Your responsibilities:

Drive compliance projects related to E-Invoicing (DE, UAE, CZ)

• Coordinate business related activities for the E-invoicing project, supporting the local finance team from requirement phase to UAT conduction

• Oversee all business aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing our internal processes for electronic invoicing

• Serve as Link between Finance and IT supporting the translation of regulatory specifications into technical requirements

• Embed change management, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable adoption.

Lead SAP Rollouts and SAP related Finance Initiatives

• Drive SAP template rollouts to new entities coordinating with central and local finance in a co-lead structure with Finance IT.

• Oversee activities from scoping to implementation and support Unit and User Acceptance Testing, regression testing, and go-live readiness.

• Ensure change management and training for local accounting teams.

• Contribute to other SAP related projects and initiatives on a need basis.

We are looking for:

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in business management, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a strong focus on Finance/Controlling.

• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, audit, consulting, or transformation roles, with a proven track record in leading Finance transformation programs, project portfolios, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Very good understanding of Finance and Accounting procedures and processes, as well as processes along the supply chain.

• Experience within the consumer goods industry is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA and finance system landscapes (i.e. P2P & Planningtools)

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies:

• Strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to independently plan, execute, andfollow up on complex projects.

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and propose data-driven improvements

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across functions and seniority levels.

• Structured and detail-oriented working style, ensuring accuracy in financial data, project documentation, and deliverables.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving international environment.

• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset and openness to new tools, technologies, and ways of working.

What is the recruitment process like at Ekkiden?

At Ekkiden, we strive to provide every candidate with a positive experience.

• Initial Interview: Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your motivation and expectations.

• Interviews: Depending on the role you’re applying for, you’ll have one or two interviews with our executives.

• Client Meeting: Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the client.

Although this is our standard process, we can make adjustments based on specific circumstances.

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