Alexander Iskender - Transformation & SAP S/4 Program Manager

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Aalen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Turkish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 4 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Transformation & SAP S/4 Program Manager at F&I consulting (owner) .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for F&I consulting (owner) and ZEISS Vision Care .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Finance , and Project Management . Alexander also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Supply Chain Management , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Production/Manufacturing , and Supply Chain Management .

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Aalen, Germany

Experience

May 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Transformation & SAP S/4 Program Manager

F&I consulting (owner)

Leading of transformation programs & projects: restructuring, digitalization, standardization, E2E process design & cross-functional alignment, architectural target picture, hands-on implementation & responsibility for outcomes
SAP R/3 & S/4: definition & alignment for target picture, design & implementation of processes, implementation of architecture, roll-out, change management, efficiency improvement, integrative proactive leading of internal & external teams
Major projects as interim CRO & interim CIO: strategy and implementation, improvement & standardization
Large-scale projects in group finance & controlling consolidation, standard costing, KPI, performance measurement systems
Internal audit, due-diligence, post-merger integration, restructuring, carve-in & carve-out, support in M&A

Dec 2017 - Apr 2024

6 years 5 months

Vice President Business Enablement & IT

ZEISS Vision Care

Role as CTO & CIO of the business group and leading of business enablement responsible for digitalization, new businesses and related processes
Ownership for the E2E processes: design, enablement and rollout of E2E processes (IT & business) and technologies (IT) across the world
Steering for the functional IT processes, technologies and flows with standardization in sales, SCM, production in close collaboration with related functions
Global responsibility for over 100 direct FTE and approx. 150 dotted FTE; approx. 40 m Euro IT budget ownership

Nov 2008 - Nov 2017

9 years 1 month

Transformation & SAP Program Manager

F&I consulting (owner)

Leading of transformation programs: restructuring, standardization, E2E design & alignment, architectural target picture, hands-on implementation & responsibility for outcomes
SAP: definition & alignment for target picture, design & implementation of processes, roll-out, change management, integrative proactive leading of internal & external teams
Large-scale projects in group finance & controlling consolidation, standard costing, KPI; internal audit, due-diligence, post-merger integration, restructuring, carve-in & carve-out, support in M&A

Oct 2005 - Oct 2008

3 years 1 month

Director for IT in Corporate Finance

Carl Zeiss Vision International

Participation & carrying out in asset & share deals, IT merger & integration, assistance with design of legal structures, IT due-diligence and audit
Co-design of corporate finance policies; IT project management for corporate accounting worldwide; global implementation and rollout of FI and CO in SAP
Local & global accounting requirements; IT auditing, configuration & improvement of finance processes; IT support of month- & year-end closing; global KPI structures

Aug 1999 - Sep 2005

6 years 2 months

Senior IT Consultant

Brandt & Partner Institute for Business Consulting

E2E process design and establishing: optimization & standardization, implementation with SAP; roll-out of corporate processes worldwide with consideration of local law
Restructuring of corporate, building of business groups with SAP; carve-outs and carve-ins of legal entities; post-merger integrations of new entities; IT due-diligence
Conception & consulting in finance & controlling for international enterprises; implementation and audit of consolidated financial statements

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (17 years) and Manufacturing (9.5 years).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (26.5 years), Finance (20 years), Project Management (14 years), Production (6.5 years), Supply Chain Management (6.5 years), and Audit (6 years).

Information Technology

Finance

Project Management

Production

Supply Chain Management

Audit

Summary

Head of transformation projects: restructuring, digitalization, standardization, E2E design & cross-functional alignment, architectural target picture, hands-on implementation & full responsibility for outcomes.

Manager of ERP SAP S/4 programs: alignment for target picture, implementation of processes, functional implementation, roll-out, change management, efficiency improvement, integrative leading of internal & external teams.

Leading of finance & controlling projects: internal audit, due-diligence, PMI, restructuring, carve-in & carve-out, ERP accounting design & implementation.

Industry focus: medical devices, IT services, consumer goods, pharma, automotive, machine building, pharmaceutical products, chemical industry, health care, sales & SCM, manufacturing, MTS & MTO, food & beverages, ETO & CTO.

Management style: hands-on & proactive. From strategical picture to tactical steps. Generalist talking with sales, production, supply chain, finance people in their language. Advocate of customer to avoid repeating of errors made by others. Bringing an at-risk transformation project back on track. Responsible for outcomes.

International experience: approx. 25 years of experience in transformation, finance & IT management and projects in about 40 countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, CIS, Russia.

Personal profile: a versatile, analytical and hard-working restructuring, transformation officer with a practical hands-on approach, who always perseveres to achieve the best result. Able to collect and analyze information, digest figures and quickly grasp complex E2E issues. Excellent negotiation and challenge solving skills and swiftly identifies the root of any challenge and develops an effective solution. Proven ability to manage and complete tasks to the highest standard, with a meticulous attention to detail and within agreed deadlines.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Turkish

Intermediate

Education

Baku State University

Diploma in Mathematics and Mechanics · Mathematics · Baku, Azerbaijan

Reutlingen University

Business Administration · Reutlingen, Germany

University of Cologne

Advanced German Language Diploma, German Literature of the 20th Century · German Philology · Cologne, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certificate For Budget & Planning Advanced Training Seminar

Certificate For Finance Management Advanced Seminars

Certificate For Legal & Management Consolidation Seminar

Graduation Of Certificated IFRS Course

Dusseldorf

Graduation Of Certificated US-GAAP Course

Mainz

SAP Certificates For FI, CO, TR, AA, IM, SEM, Consolidation

SAP Courses For BC, BPS, CFM, IHC, CM

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Aalen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Turkish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 4 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Transformation & SAP S/4 Program Manager, Vice President Business Enablement & IT, Transformation & SAP Program Manager.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Transformation & SAP S/4 Program Manager at F&I consulting (owner).

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for F&I consulting (owner) and ZEISS Vision Care.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Finance, and Project Management. Alexander also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Audit.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Production/Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Reutlingen University.

Does Alexander have any certificates?

Alexander has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate For Budget & Planning Advanced Training Seminar, Certificate For Finance Management Advanced Seminars, and Certificate For Legal & Management Consolidation Seminar.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.