Senior Manager – Financial Planning (SAP IP/BPC/SAC)

A leading consultancy is looking to hire a Senior Manager with expertise in financial planning within the banking sector. The focus of the role is on SAP-based planning solutions (IP/BPC/SAC), contributing to digital transformation projects for clients in financial services.

You’ll be working within a growing team of consultants, advising clients on process optimisation and designing end-to-end planning solutions. Your role will combine strategic thinking with hands-on implementation, and you’ll collaborate closely with clients' stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned with both current operations and long-term architecture goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Solution development: Analyse customer requirements and coordinate planning solution development, ensuring alignment with project timelines and resources.

• Project leadership: Lead or support complex planning projects, becoming familiar with business processes and driving delivery.

• Concept & design: Create IT and business concepts tailored to client needs and guide clients through to the final solution.

• Implementation: Execute solution delivery based on the concepts developed, integrating them into client systems.

• Support & QA: Oversee testing phases, support rollouts, and assist during go-live activities.

• Innovation & client development: Contribute to solution enhancements, support pre-sales efforts, and help build long-term client relationships.

Key skills and experience:

• Around 10 years of experience in financial controlling or bank management

• Strong functional knowledge of planning processes

• Hands-on experience with SAP IP/BPC and/or SAC Planning

• Clear and confident communicator, strong customer orientation, and a collaborative mindset

• Fluency in both German and English is essential