About the role
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
The Senior SAP Project Manager is a key role within Julius Baer, located in the CFO Global Accounting, Reporting and Finance Operations department.In this role, you will lead and deliver strategic SAP Finance projects, working closely with Finance, Business, and IT stakeholders. The position is pivotal in driving the successful implementation and evolution of SAP solutions, shaping the future Finance landscape with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Group Reporting.
YOUR CHALLENGE
As Senior SAP Project Manager, you will:
Lead and deliver complex SAP Finance projects end-to-end, with focus on:
SAP Group Reporting
SAP S/4HANA Finance (Financial Accounting and Management Accounting)
Enhancement and continuous evolution of the existing SAP ERP landscape
Ensure successful project delivery in line with agreed scope, timeline, budget, and quality targets
Be responsible for business analysis and project management and providing respective information including data flows, business requirements and test cases
Establish and manage strong project governance, including:
Detailed planning and milestone tracking
Dependency and integration management
Risk and issue management
Preparation of decision documents with impact analysis and solution options
Act as the main interface between Finance and IT to ensure successful implementation of SAP solutions
Translate business requirements into SAP solutions in close collaboration with functional and technical teams
Drive collaboration with IT and Architecture to ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise standards and CFO’s long-term strategy
Be responsible for a qualitative and timely technical implementation, testing and sign-off
Support business stakeholders during the transformation journey, ensuring adoption and value realization
Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to the continuous evolution of Finance SAP systems and processes
YOUR PROFILE
The successful candidate is a seasoned SAP Project Manager with a strong track record in delivering complex SAP Finance projects in the financial services industry.
Professional Experience
Proven experience as an SAP Project Manager delivering large-scale implementations, ideally including:
SAP Group Reporting
SAP S/4HANA Finance
Strong expertise in SAP Finance modules and related solutions (e.g., FI/CO, AA, consolidation, reporting, planning, analytics)
Solid understanding of finance processes, including:
Consolidation
Controlling
Financial Accounting
External reporting
Data and reporting architecture
Experience delivering projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies
Experience as business analyst in SAP transformation projects
Experience in the Finance department (Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Consolidation) of a bank within an international environment is an advantage
Experience in financial services, ideally private banking
Skills & Competencies
Strong delivery and execution mindset with hands-on project leadership experience
Excellent stakeholder management skills across business and IT
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional environments and multiple workstreams
Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and structured working style
Strong communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results
Education & Languages
University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage
What Sets You Apart
Hands-on experience delivering SAP Group Reporting or consolidation projects
Deep understanding of SAP Finance architecture and data structures
Strong track record of delivering SAP projects on time and within budget
Strong drive to deliver tangible business value through SAP-enabled Finance transformation
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Aplyr's read
Julius Baer is a leading Swiss private bank focusing on wealth management for high-net-worth clients, attracting talent in finance, compliance, and technology.
What's promising
- •Strong reputation in private banking enhances client trust and loyalty.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities across regions.
- •Focus on technology and innovation supports modern banking solutions.
What to watch
- •High reliance on high-net-worth clients can increase vulnerability to economic downturns.
- •Regulatory scrutiny in the financial sector may impact operations.
- •Intense competition in private banking could pressure profit margins.
Why Julius Baer
- •Swiss heritage provides a stable and prestigious brand image.
- •Specializes in personalized wealth management for affluent individuals.
- •Emphasis on compliance and risk management ensures robust operational integrity.
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About Julius Baer
Julius Baer is a Swiss private banking group that specializes in wealth management and private banking services for high-net-worth individuals and families.
