Senior Manager Finance Systems - SAP

Senior Manager, Finance Systems – Barcelona (English-speaking, relocation possible)

What is the role and company?

Our client is a global organisation undergoing a significant evolution of its Finance Technology landscape. To support this journey, they are seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Systems to join their Barcelona hub.

In this high-impact position, you will act as the right hand to the Head of Finance Technology , contributing to the strategy, governance, and delivery of the full Finance Systems technology stack across the group. This is a senior leadership role that blends technical depth, cross-functional finance knowledge, and people management.

What will I be doing?

• Lead and oversee the roadmap, delivery, and governance of the Finance Systems ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on SAP and S/4HANA .
• Support the Head of Finance Technology in shaping global systems strategy and embedding best practices across all finance platforms.
• Manage and mentor a team of specialists, ensuring high performance, engagement, and development.
• Partner closely with finance process owners (Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, and more) to align technology capabilities with business needs.
• Drive complex transformation projects, upgrades, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the ERP and related systems landscape.
• Oversee vendor relationships, budgets, timelines, and compliance across multiple global workstreams.
• Act as a senior escalation point for Finance Systems operations and project delivery.

What profile will I require?

• 10+ years of professional experience in Finance Systems, ERP platforms, or Finance Technology roles.
• Deep expertise in SAP ERP and S/4HANA , ideally covering both implementation and ongoing optimisation.
• Broad understanding of finance functional areas (e.g., accounting, controlling, tax, reporting, master data , etc.).
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with a history of leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills in English ; the role is fully English-speaking.
• A collaborative, strategic, and delivery-focused mindset.
• Willingness to relocate to Barcelona (relocation support available).

Why should I take this role?

• Join a global organisation undergoing a major transformation where your work will have genuine strategic impact .
• Act as the trusted deputy to the Head of Finance Technology and contribute to shaping the future of Finance Systems across the entire business.
• Work with cutting-edge technology, including S/4HANA , in an environment that invests heavily in digital finance capabilities.
• Lead a strong international team and influence decision-making at senior levels.
• Enjoy Barcelona’s world-class quality of life, supported by a relocation-friendly employer.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for long-term career growth on a global stage.