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LEONI

Global supplier of automotive wiring systems

Head of IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications

Enterprise ApplicationsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeKitzingen, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Finance, IT, or a comparable field is required; an MBA or equivalent is preferred.
  • Extensive leadership experience in Business Applications, Finance IT, ERP, or digital transformation is required.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with CFOs and senior finance leaders is required.
  • Experience in global, international, and matrix-organized corporate structures is required.
  • Experience managing complex enterprise application landscapes and transformation programs is required.
  • A strong understanding of finance processes is required, particularly accounting, controlling, treasury, tax, consolidation, and financial planning and analysis.
  • Knowledge of German and European regulatory requirements is required, particularly HGB, IFRS, internal control systems, and audit compliance.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP FI/CO, Group Reporting, Treasury, SAP Analytics Cloud, and financial planning and analysis solutions is required.
  • Strong communication skills in German and English, both spoken and written, are required.
  • Leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and change management competencies are required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic IT partner to the CFO organization and build lasting relationships with finance leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Take overall responsibility for the global IT CFO Business Platforms & Applications organization, including its strategy, organizational structure, operating model, and performance.
  • Lead and develop the finance application landscape and manage the full application lifecycle, governance, and portfolio.
  • Advance finance transformation through digitization, automation, and standardization of business processes.
  • Manage investments, budgets, resources, requirements, and delivery priorities, and ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance, application security, regulatory conformity, and audit requirements are met.
  • Lead, support, and develop international teams and leaders, and build a high-performing organization with clear accountabilities.
  • Work closely with Finance, Enterprise Architecture, IT, regional organizations, and external partners to ensure globally aligned IT strategy and execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, the automotive industry, or an industrial environment is preferred.

About the Company

LEONI

Global supplier of automotive wiring systems

Leoni is a global supplier of electrical wiring systems and cables for the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies that connect electrical components in vehicles, providing power and data transmission throughout a vehicle. The product work involves integrated harnesses, connectors, protective insulation, and module assemblies produced at scale in factories around the world to meet automotive OEM specifications. Compared with competitors, Leoni leverages a long history dating back to 1917, a broad international footprint, and deep experience as a dedicated automotive wiring systems partner, enabling large-scale production, consistent quality, and strong OEM relationships. Its goal is to support the evolving needs of the automotive sector by delivering reliable, high-quality wiring solutions and expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to power modern and future vehicle technologies.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Germany
Founded
1917

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