About VAT Group
VAT is a world‑leading supplier of high‑performance vacuum valves. We have been driving innovation for more than 60 years and employ over 3 200 people worldwide. Our headquarters are in Haag, Switzerland, with additional manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, along with sales and service hubs around the globe. We are guided by our core values of integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.
Location: Haag, St. Gallen, CH
Employment Type: Permanent
Lead Business Consultant Finance
As a Lead Consultant for Finance within the Design Authority framework, you will play a key role in ensuring cross‑functional alignment, best practices, and strategic oversight across projects. You will harmonise design decisions between multiple consultants, teams, and projects while maintaining a high standard of solution design. You will also collaborate closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure architectural consistency and adherence to strategic IT guidelines.
Finance‑Specific Responsibilities
* Lead solution delivery for Finance processes based on D365 modules, covering:
o Cost accounting/calculation
o Accounts Payable
o Accounts Receivable
o Inventory Management
o General Ledger
o Cost Management
o Fixed Assets (books, depreciation)
o Production control
o Project Management & Accounting
* Act as the primary owner and project lead for Finance‑related ERP implementations & related ecosystem.
* Analyse business needs and develop solution concepts.
* Design, configure, and document ERP solutions.
* Provide detailed requirements for the development team.
Design Authority Responsibilities
* Provide oversight and ensure solutions in the Finance area align, avoiding siloed approaches.
* Ensure modifications to shared functionalities are evaluated holistically to avoid conflicting changes.
* Establish and enforce best practices, including clear documentation, intuitive configurations, and optimised parameter settings.
* Challenge business requirements to ensure cost‑effective and value‑driven solutions.
* Harmonise design across multiple consultants, teams, and projects to enhance consistency and efficiency.
* Work closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure:
o Alignment with Microsoft’s roadmap and strategic ERP direction.
o Architectural consistency across process areas and technical solutions.
o Risk assessment for system‑critical modifications.
o Data migration strategies align with the overall system architecture.
o Identification and resolution of conflicts with other processes, modifications, or upcoming Microsoft updates.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) as a Microsoft D365 ERP IT consultant, with a focus on Finance.
* Proven track record (minimum 3 years) in managing international projects.
* Basic knowledge of Power BI and embedded BI solutions.
* Agile mindset and ability to work independently.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong project planning and coordination capabilities.
* Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor consultants and drive best practices across teams.
* Fluent in English (mandatory); German (nice to have).
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Fairness and Equal Opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available on our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.
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