About the role

We are looking for an accomplished and visionary

Executive Central Functions Platform Lead

to drive our

global finance transformation

journey, with a strong focus on

SAP S/4HANA Finance

and next-generation SAP technologies. In this key leadership role, you will

build and lead the SAP Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Spain , acting as the global authority for SAP finance platforms and playing a critical role in shaping Allianz Group's target IT architecture for finance. You will combine strategic thinking, deep SAP expertise and executive-level stakeholder management to enable sustainable, scalable and future-ready finance solutions across Allianz entities worldwide. What you will do

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 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. What you bring

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. What we offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Versátil working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career andhelp our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform,



and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology. Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz. 91897 | Ingeniería informática y tecnológica | Profesional / Senior | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Jornada completa | Indefinido

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📌 Executive Central Functions Platform Lead (Barcelona)
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📍 Barcelona