SAP JOB VACANCY:
Head of Corporate Systems

Head of Corporate Systems - Paris, France. 4 year FTE contract with possible renewal. Start Date: Flexible from 4th of January 2027. TAX FREE SALARY: €9,442 - €10,972/month + great allowances. END CLIENT!

Eursap is supporting our end-client, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) on an advertising-only basis with their search for a Head of SAP + Corporate Systems.

The CEB is a multilateral development bank with a social mandate from its 43 member countries. They finance investment and provide technical assistance in education, healthcare and affordable housing, focusing on vulnerable populations and the social dimensions of climate change. 

Within the Corporate Services Directorate, their Information Technology Division delivers secure, reliable and innovative technology solutions supporting the Bank's operations and evolving business needs. 

The role:

• Reporting to the Head of Information Technology, you will lead the Corporate Systems Unit, overseeing the strategy, development and performance of the Bank's enterprise applications. 
• You will manage systems supporting Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Purchasing, Human Resources, Travel and Expenses, IT service management, document and records management and corporate communications. The technology environment includes SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, ServiceNow, e-signature and archiving solutions. 
• As a strategic business partner, you will work with the Bank's Directorates to understand and challenge requirements where appropriate, simplify processes and establish clear priorities and business ownership of technology solutions. 
• You will define the corporate systems roadmap and oversee complex transformation projects, including new implementations, upgrades, process improvements and legacy system replacements, ensuring effective delivery, resource allocation and risk management. 
• Leading a multidisciplinary team and external technology partners, you will oversee application support, incident and change management, operational continuity and compliance with IT security, data protection, governance and audit requirements. 
• You will manage the Unit's multiannual budget, procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and service levels, addressing performance issues and advising senior management on investments, risks and future developments. 

What you'll bring:

You should have an advanced university degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, project management or a related discipline, together with at least 8 years of relevant experience in corporate applications, information systems or complex IT environments. 

Experience in an international organisation, financial institution or similarly regulated environment would be particularly relevant. 

In particular, they're looking for: 

• Management, Leadership and project delivery: proven experience managing IT teams, resources and performance, and delivering complex, cross-functional technology projects involving internal stakeholders, consultants, systems integrators and external providers. 
• Good knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur is expected. ServiceNow experience would be an asset.
• Enterprise applications: strong knowledge of corporate systems across Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Purchasing, Human Resources, IT service management, document and records management or corporate communication platforms.
• Operations and governance: experience in application support, incident and change management, upgrades, IT governance, procurement, supplier and contract management, service levels and budgetary control. 
• Strategic and analytical skills: ability to translate business needs into technology roadmaps, challenge requirements constructively, simplify processes, assess risks and advise senior management. 
• Communication and stakeholder management: strong negotiation, writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical matters, influence decisions and work effectively across multicultural teams. 
• Languages: excellent command of either English or French, written and spoken, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level. 
• Relevant professional certifications and additional CEB member state languages would be assets. 

Employment Conditions:

• Initial 4-year FTE contract (including a one-year probationary period)
• Possibility of renewal one or more times up to 6 years and of conversion into an indefinite-term (permanent) contract.

Grade and salary:

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary range starts between 9 442.63 EUR and 10 972.87 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt from French income tax.
• Appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• Grades are established without any discrimination (including gender discrimination)

As an international financial institution, CEB remuneration is exempt from income tax in France. In addition, their offer includes allowances* based on family / personal situation, and medical and personal insurance. Staff members benefit from a contributory pension plan which provides you with either a pension or a leaving allowance.

Exact benefit package to be determined based on your personal situation:

• Basic family allowance
• Expatriation
• Dependent child supplement
• Additional dependent child supplement for a single-parent family
• Supplement for a disabled and dependent parent
• Supplements for a disabled or severely disabled child
• Education allowance (children) for expatriate staff members
• Installation allowance and reimbursement of travel and removal expenses

CEB will review your application and reply - Eursap will not be involved in the CV review or hiring process in this particular case.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE BEFORE APPLYING.

Please use the following Link to apply for the role:

https://jobs.coebank.org/job/Paris-Head-of-Corporate-Systems/1373366755/

Recruitment Conditions:

The CEB welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of CEB Member States.

For more information regarding salary, please consult the CEB Basic Salary Scale in section 5. Benefits of the CEB website.

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