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# Executive Central Functions Platform Lead

- **Company:** Allianz Group
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** E2e Testing, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, Sap Finance, IT Architecture, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/details/5954143408

## About the Role

* Proven experience in leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance transformations in complex, international environments.
 * Deep expertise in SAP finance modules and strong exposure to future-oriented SAP technologies (e.g. BDC, PaPM).
 * Solid understanding of finance business processes and their end-to-end integration with IT platforms.
 * Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing Centers of Excellence or global teams.
 * Executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior management level.
 * Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to execution and delivery.
 * Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

## Description

* Act as the primary technical and strategic authority for SAP S/4HANA Finance and related SAP finance modules, including SAP BDC and SAP PaPM (Profitability and Performance Management).
 * Build, lead and scale a high-performing Centre of Excellence in Spain, fostering innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
 * Define and own the target operating model, architecture and solution design to support global SAP S/4HANA roll-outs.
 * Partner closely with Finance, IT and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, adoption and value realization of the platform.
 * Contribute to and align with Allianz Group IT architecture, ensuring finance transformation initiatives are fully aligned with the overall IT strategy.
 * Provide executive-level reporting and guidance to senior leadership on program status, risks, opportunities and business value.
 * Drive standardization, automation and continuous improvement across finance processes and SAP implementations.
 * Mentor, coach and develop talent within the CoE, creating a strong pipeline of SAP and finance technology experts.