Head of IT Finance and Logistics (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Financial Services is responsible for managing the state accounting system. The SAP S/4HANA financial systems are also operated by the IT Finance and Logistics organisation within the Office for Financial Services. This department is responsible for providing and further developing the cantonal-wide finance and logistics systems as well as their integration into the overall IT architecture. This includes, in addition to SAP S/4HANA, various portal solutions, SAP Fiori, the SAP Integration Suite, and the SAP Analytics Cloud.

Due to an upcoming retirement, we are looking for you from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement as

Head of IT Finance and Logistics (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You lead the IT Finance and Logistics department both personnel-wise and organisationally and further develop a motivated team of SAP specialists.
• You are responsible for the operation, support, and strategic further development of the cantonal SAP system landscape in the areas of finance and logistics. We are currently planning the redevelopment of our SAP finance system.
• You take overall responsibility for the SAP solutions used, especially SAP S/4HANA, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Fiori, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• You manage external service providers and coordinate collaboration with internal specialist departments as well as other cantonal organisational units.
• You bear responsibility for the successful implementation of transformations and innovations.
• You shape the cantonal ERP strategy, further develop the SAP target architecture, and prepare strategic decisions for management bodies.
• You ensure compliance with compliance, audit, and security requirements and are responsible for the economic management of the SAP system landscape.

What distinguishes you

• You have a master’s degree in computer science, business informatics, or business administration as well as function-specific further training in the SAP environment.
• You bring several years of leadership and professional experience in the SAP FI/CO environment on SAP S/4HANA.
• You have experience with SAP logistics modules as well as with SAP cloud solutions, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP Fiori.
• You have a proven track record in leading complex SAP or ERP projects.
• You bring experience in strategy work as well as in dealing with control and decision-making bodies.
• You convince with strong communication skills, a high service orientation, and an audience-appropriate approach to a wide range of stakeholders.
• You work in a structured, independent, and solution-oriented manner and are characterised by teamwork and a confident demeanour.

What we offer

• A responsible leadership role with great scope for design
• The opportunity to significantly shape the future ERP and SAP landscape of the canton
• Flexible working hours and progressive working conditions
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• A motivated team as well as modern technologies in a demanding and dynamic environment
• An attractive workplace in the centre of the city of St. Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.