Joachim Peters - ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant

Q: Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Königsmoor, Germany .

Q: What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 44 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant at GEA .

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

In recent years, Joachim has worked for GEA , Enova Power , Land Baden-Württemberg , Konecranes , and Otto Wulff Group .

Q: Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Telecommunication , and Energy . Joachim also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Information Technology (IT) . Joachim also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Energy , Government and Public Administration , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

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Königsmoor, Germany

Experience

Nov 2025 - Nov 2025

1 month

Germany

ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant

GEA

Mechanical engineering
Post-merger integration
Preparation for S4/HANA implementation
VIM implementation

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025

3 months

Solution Architect

Enova Power

Solution Architect for Microsoft 365 Business Central in renewable energy

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Germany

Consultant

Land Baden-Württemberg

Preparation for S4/HANA implementation (FI, CO, AA, AR, AP and MM) in state enterprises
VIM implementation and optimization
SAP Fiori

Jul 2024 - Oct 2025

1 year 4 months

Tallinn, Estonia

Head of General Ledger including project accounting / Head of Accounting

Konecranes

Mechanical engineering
Post-merger integration
Preparation for S4/HANA implementation
Financial planning
VIM implementation
Preparation for transfer to SSC in Tallinn, Estonia
Monthly closings under HGB
Preparation of data migration for GL, AR and AP

Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

6 months

Germany

Consultant

Otto Wulff Group

Roll-out of Nevaris ERP software (construction solution)
Preparation of migration data for fixed assets
Setup of booking configuration
Fit-gap process analysis

Aug 2023 - May 2025

1 year 10 months

Germany

Consultant

Lufthansa IT Solution

Project for the public transport of Bogestra
Implementation of VIM
Fit-Gap process analysis
Optimization of the P2P process SSC/VIM under S/4 HANA
SAP Fiori

Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

3 years 5 months

Russian Federation

Roll-out Manager for Russia

Siemens Gamesa

Carve-in and integration of an acquired company into an existing company
Implementation of S/4 HANA
User Acceptance Test (UAT) in Ariba and SAP VIM (Brownfield)
Fit-Gap process analysis
Optimization of the P2P process SSC/VIM under S/4 HANA
Support for the implementation of the P2P process in the SSC in India
Roll-out Manager for Russia

Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

11 months

Germany

Subproject Manager P2P

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Carve-in and integration of an acquired company into an existing company under SAP S4/HANA (FI, CO, AA, AR, AP, and MM)
Local user training in Eastern Europe and Germany in Ariba, Concur, and SAP (Brownfield)
Optimization of SAP VIM
Preparation of UAT, data migration, and data validation
Process modeling for the digitization of travel expense and supplier documents

May 2019 - Sep 2019

5 months

Germany

Consultant

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

Support for the carve-out and implementation of VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) and AR under S/4HANA
Process analysis
Conducting user training and creating training materials
Reporting to the project manager

Feb 2019 - May 2019

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Chubb Deutschland GmbH

Project manager for transferring the SSC from Berlin back under in-house management to Hamburg
Process recording and Fit-Gap process analysis
Modeling of finance and HR processes
Support for the implementation of a new ERP J.D. Edwards
Reporting to the CFO

Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

1 month

Germany

Consultant

Fritz Kulturgüter GmbH

Training and support for SAP S/4HANA
Reporting to the project manager

Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

3 months

Germany

Sub-project Manager FI/CO

Hydro Deutschland GmbH

Roll-out SAP S4 HANA template in Germany
Customizing SAP (FI, CO, AA, AR, AP and MM)
Preparing data migration for AR and AP
User acceptance testing (UAT)
SAP training and process training for the switch to the SSC in Budapest
Reporting to the project manager

May 2018 - Oct 2018

6 months

Germany

Consultant

TUI Deutschland GmbH

Process management and P2P analysis in SAP to support the SSC in Germany
Cleaning migration data
Setting up COSO controls
Stabilizing P2P processes in the SSC
Reporting to the CFO

Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

8 months

Lithuania

Project Manager

NKT Cable

Project manager for moving an SSC from Sweden and Germany to Lithuania
P2P process optimization
Sub-project management for roll-out and data migration to a new SAP
Process modeling for outsourcing administrative HR, finance and procurement processes
Fit-gap analysis of processes
Introduction of digital incoming invoice workflow
Reporting to the CFO

Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

8 months

Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

SAP Roll-out Sub-project Manager

Infosys Lodestone / Boehringer Ingelheim

Ensuring the handling of the P2P process and transition to the SSC in Ingelheim for Europe and South Africa
Data migration from the legacy system to the new template
Brownfield approach
Reporting to the project manager

Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

1 month

Germany

Consultant

Teva ratiopharm

Workshop for implementing SAP-based process modeling to run a Shared Service Center

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

7 months

Germany

Consultant

Meyer Werft

Process modeling and interface definition for SAP implementation in Germany and Finland
Support for the FI, AA, CO, and MM modules
Fit-gap analysis
Selection of a vendor invoice management platform with OCR integration
Implementation of a digital incoming invoice workflow
Reporting to the project manager

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

6 months

Germany

Consultant

Thyssenkrupp

Setup and process modeling of a Global Shared Service Center in Germany, India, and Poland
Process documentation in Germany, Slovakia, and India
Work shadowing and transition of international entities into various offshore SSCs in India
Transition and workshops for moving into the SSC
Stabilization of rolled-in entities
Fit-gap process analysis
Reporting to the Head of Process Management Global Shared Services

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

6 months

Germany

Head of subledgers (AP and AR) and warehouse management / Head of accounting

Fressnapf Holding SE

Setup and process modeling of a Shared Service Center
Leading 50 employees in subledgers and warehouse management
Analysis of optimization potential within the SSC for SAP FI and VIM optimization
Implementation of MM purchase reference and SAP role concept
International project management for SAP guidelines and process documentation
Implementation of OCR validation and in-house invoice workflow with VIM integration
SAP training and process workshops
Leading accounts receivable management including online shop and store management
Implementation of KPI reporting for the SSC
Process adjustment and training in the areas of HR, finance, and incoming invoice workflow
Reporting to the SSC manager

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Setup and process modeling of a Shared Service Center for Deutsche Bahn in Berlin
Process modeling based on SAP FI/HR/MM
Nationwide roll-in of about 70 German branches and units
Fit-gap process analysis and analysis of optimization potential within the SSC
Reporting to the project manager

Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

10 months

Germany

Consultant

Gazprom Germania GmbH

Carve-out and post-merger integration of BASF/Wintershall
Implementation, IT solution mapping, setup and design of SAP 6.0 MM, SRM, PS
IT migration of two SAP systems
Project analysis and status documentation
Preparation of requirements specification for software selection procedures
Process documentation and process modeling
Catalog definition and creation of decision recommendations
Fit-gap process analysis and business transformation
Process design between companies and internal SSC for the P2P process
Design of invoice verification and implementation of digital incoming invoice workflow
Identification of system and process requirements for SAP FI, CO and SRM/MM
Reporting to the overall IT project manager

Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year

Germany

Consultant / Head of Group Accounting

Coriant GmbH & Co KG

Start-up company, carve-out and post-merger integration of NSN Nokia Siemens Networks
Setup and management of Group Accounting as an SSC with responsibility for 20 employees
Setup, preparation and execution of group financial statements under IFRS worldwide and local statements under HGB
SAP 6.0 roll-out for 40 countries and company codes
Design and implementation of the OTC process, SEPA conversion and electronic banking
Support for the international VAT table and New GL in SAP
Process review and adaptation from the non-SAP procurement module to SAP MM
Data migration using LSMW
Lead for the implementation of SAP FI (GL, AR, HR and AP)
Process design for the SSC of the service provider in Prague
User acceptance testing (UAT) for SAP FI/CO/PCA
Digitization and booking of travel expenses
Support for setting up accounting in Russia and Europe as well as first level support
SAP training and process workshops
Integration of the VAT table for South America (Mexico and Brazil) into SAP
Implementation of automated payment transactions and customization of SAP FI/CO/PCA
Implementation of the reporting structure and consolidation of accounting in Moscow for Russia and Kazakhstan
Reporting to the CFO

Apr 2012 - Feb 2013

11 months

Germany

Consultant Process Management

GlaxoSmithKline

Setup and management of the in-country shared service team (ICSS) for P2P and OTC
Ensuring and integrating process execution to the SSC Genpact in New Delhi under SAP 6.0 FI/SRM/VIM OpenText
Process design for the Concur travel expense module under SAP
Fit-gap process analysis
Process integration, documentation and training (SAP FI, MM, VIM and SRM) for France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and Scandinavia
Reporting to the process manager P2P CBS in London
Conducting SAP training and process workshops

Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

2 months

Germany

Consultant Process Management

DI Ingenico Holding

Preparation for fast-close
Optimization of purchase-to-pay processes and transformation within the Ingenico group
Support during SAP release upgrade from 4.6 to 6.0
Testing for SAP LAE implementation
Reconciliation of manual and system calculation of the product line through LAE
Reporting to the commercial manager

Oct 2010 - May 2012

1 year 8 months

Germany

Consultant Process Management / Head of Accounting

EWE tel GmbH

Management and reorganization of accounting in the shared service center with 15 employees
Introduction and optimization of New GL and purchase-to-pay processes under SAP R/3 (FI, CO, MM, workflow)
Consulting on SAP SRM implementation
Conducting SAP training and process workshops
Support for quarterly financial closings under HGB and IFRS
Creation of the account assignment manual and setup of the SSC process
Support for business transformation
Project management of broadband to obtain KP II funding
Reporting to the commercial manager

Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

4 months

Germany

FP&A Consultant

Tate & Lyle Food Systems

Financial planning and analysis using Oracle and Hyperion
Monthly cost analysis for Europe, Americas, Africa, and Asia
Budgeting and annual planning
Support for monthly closing under IFRS and HGB
Support for SAP implementation
Preparation for transitioning to the SSC in Poland
Reporting to the Finance Director

Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

5 months

Germany

Process Analysis Consultant

Avery Dennison Central Europe GmbH

Process optimization of Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash between the company and the SSC in Cork, Ireland
Adaptation to Oracle ERP software
Transfer of tasks from the company to the SSC in Cork, Ireland
Setup of accounting and controlling
Monthly closings under HGB and US GAAP
Reporting to the Finance Director

Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

6 months

Germany

Commercial Manager / Head of Accounting

Taconic Artemis GmbH

Oracle implementation
Financial closings under HGB and US GAAP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
Variance analysis in controlling
Management of accounting, cost accounting, and purchasing
Reporting to the CFO in New York

Dec 2008 - Oct 2009

11 months

Germany

Head of Accounting

Kenersys Europe GmbH

Start-up company of the Kalyani Group
Selection and implementation of the ERP system
Setup of accounting and controlling
Financial closings under HGB and IFRS including consolidation
Preparation of reports and consolidated financial statements
Management of purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes
Generation of outgoing invoices and payment monitoring
Development of controlling tools and variance analysis
Implementation of control systems and TCO analysis
Design of logistical material tracking to the FI system
Production and project controlling for the construction of an assembly plant
Reporting to the CFO in London

Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

1 month

Beijing, China

Shared Service Consultant

CACFO Beijing

Support for setting up a shared service center in Beijing, China
Design of the purchase-to-pay process

Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

4 months

Germany

Controller Sales

Belden Deutschland GmbH

Merging sales controlling from two plants
Setting up and optimizing sales controlling under SAP R/3 (CO, SD)
Monitoring accounts receivable management, aging list, and dunning process
Cost calculation, transfer pricing, and contribution margin accounting
Reporting to the Finance Director and Sales Director

Apr 2008 - Jun 2008

3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Project Manager Process Optimization

HIM GmbH

Interim project for process optimization in finance
Reviewing and cleaning up the ERP software for VAT (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
Designing and developing closing techniques
Optimizing intercompany reconciliation and consolidation
System plausibility check for VAT
Data validation after moving to the new ERP system
Implementing fast-close
Reporting to the Finance Manager

May 2006 - Apr 2008

2 years

Burscheid, Germany

Project Manager AP Reconciliation

Johnson Controls GmbH

Planning and preparation of all necessary accounts payable reconciliations for financial closing
Coordinating with teams in Mauritius and Prague
P2P support and harmonization of payment runs
Fit-gap process analysis
Providing SAP FI, MM, SRM, and BW support for end users and SSC
Stabilizing OTC processes
Conducting SAP trainings and process workshops
Reporting to the Director Finance/Purchasing Europe

Oct 2005 - May 2006

8 months

Germany

Finance Manager / Head of Accounting & Controlling

Del Monte GmbH

Responsible for preparing all financial statements under US GAAP and HGB
Managing receivables and overseeing the OTC process
Reporting to the corporate management in Miami, USA
Training and leading staff according to leadership guidelines
Consolidating financial statements of all German subsidiaries
Participating in projects to adapt reporting to COGNOS
Leading the IT and purchasing departments
Key involvement in the cost-cutting project and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Reporting to the General Manager and Vice President

Jan 2005 - Sep 2005

9 months

Germany

Commercial Manager / Head of Accounting

Win.de Portal AG

Startup company in the service sector
Leading 15 employees including inbound service
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements under HGB for the group
Ensuring internal accounting and organizational processes
Building reporting and actual vs. budget comparisons for 12 companies
Implementing systems on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
Setting up automated workflow in accounting
Cash flow planning and organizing the intercompany billing system
Preparing for group consolidation
Introducing cost center and cost unit accounting
Reporting to the executive board

Feb 2002 - Jul 2004

2 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Accounting/Controlling

Kabel Deutschland Vertriebs- und Service GmbH & Co KG

Preparation of all financial statements according to IFRS, US-GAAP, and HGB
Responsibility for reporting and budget planning
Support of the carve-out from the Deutsche Telekom Group
Training and leading a team of 10 employees
Leading projects to adapt SAP R/3
Preparing restructuring measures and mergers
Optimizing business processes between regional branches
Sub-project lead for the SAP migration using LSMW
Participation in the nationwide Fast Close project
Receivables management and controlling with Hyperion
Reporting to management

May 2001 - Jan 2002

9 months

Germany

Finance Director

Timber Productions GmbH

Start-up company in the marketing sector
Implementation of the ERP software Büro-Plus Next
Setup of accounting, controlling, budgeting, and forecasting
Conducting plan vs. actual analyses

Mar 1996 - Jan 2000

3 years 11 months

Germany

Head of Accounting/Controlling / Head of Administration

SCA Packaging GmbH

Management of 6 employees in accounting, HR, and purchasing
Implementation of a supply chain system
Monthly reporting to the group management in Copenhagen
Preparation of key figures and annual financial statements under IAS and HGB
Changeover of IT systems and implementation of the Concorde-XAL application
Implementation of ERP software and preparation for the SAP rollout
Enforcing cost-saving measures
Management of the HR department according to corporate behavior principles
Business trips to Denmark

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Neu Wulmstorf, Germany

Head of Accounting

Volksbank Neu Wulmstorf eG

Responsible for leading the accounting department
Preparation of the annual financial statements
Reporting to the executive board

Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Sole Accountant

Firma IVG mbH

Accounting up to the trial balance according to HGB
Self-management and management of the internal service department
TCO analysis
Restructuring and development of internal IT on Apple Macintosh
Introduction of the PC-Kaufmann software for the insurance business
Commission accounting for agents

Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Sole Accountant

Company Enator International GmbH

Management of bookkeeping and property administration
Preparation of payroll
Accounting up to the trial balance according to HGB

Jan 1987 - Dec 1989

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Deputy Head of Accounting

Shipping and Trading Company Otto A. Müller GmbH

Supervision and guidance of daily operations with 5 employees
Preparation of annual financial statements of the subsidiaries according to HGB

Jan 1984 - Dec 1986

3 years

Buchholz in der Nordheide, Germany

Tax Clerk

Dr. Köhler Tax Consultancy

Independent management of the Tostedt branch
Preparation of financial and payroll accounting using DATEV
Preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns for clients in construction and trade sectors

Jan 1980 - Dec 1982

3 years

Rotenburg, Germany

Instructor / Staff Sergeant

German Armed Forces

Instructor for internal service staff at FmAusbKp 5/1 in Rotenburg
Non-commissioned officers training in Sonthofen
Rank: Staff Sergeant

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 Manufacturing (10 years), Energy (5 years), Telecommunication (5 years), Transportation (4 years), Professional Services (4 years), and Banking and Finance (3.5 years).

Manufacturing

Energy

Telecommunication

Transportation

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

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 Accounting (29.5 years), Finance (18.5 years), Information Technology (17 years), Project Management (14 years), Procurement (9.5 years), and Business Intelligence (7 years).

Accounting

Finance

Information Technology

Project Management

Procurement

Business Intelligence

Skills

Project Manager – 4 Projects
Sap Implementation/migration Test/uat – 9 Projects
Sap Fi/co/mm/srm/lae/pca/ps/vim (12 Years) – 12 Projects
Jde Implementation – 1 Project
Shared Service Center (Ssc) Management, Setup, Roll-out And Transition – 20 Projects
Process Design, Especially P2p – 16 Projects
Process Documentation – 5 Projects
Fit-gap Process Analysis – 11 Projects
Year-end Closings Hgb/ifrs/us Gaap – 8 Projects
Accounting/controlling – 8 Projects
Data Migration – 6 Projects
Accounting Management – 7 Projects
Start-up Companies – 4 Projects
Carve-out/in/post-merger Acquisition – 7 Projects
Sap Analysis, Training And Workshops – 12 Projects
Implementation Of Digital Incoming Invoice Workflow – 3 Projects
Implementation Of Coso Controls – 1 Project
Microsoft Navision Dynamics Implementation – 2 Projects
S4hana/erp Implementation – 9 Projects
Back-transfer Of Shared Service Center (Ssc) – 1 Project
Vim/opentext (Vendor Invoice Management) – 10 Projects
Data Cleansing And Ar Migration – 3 Projects
Navision – 3 Projects
Ms Dynamics Business Central 365 – 1 Project
Datev – 1 Project
Ariba – 2 Projects
Solution Architect – 3 Projects
Travel Expense Processes/concur – 4 Projects
Erp Implementation For Nevaris Construction Solution – 1 Project
Fiori App – 2 Projects
It Skills: Windows, Apple Macintosh, Basic Knowledge Of Server And Network Applications
All Microsoft Office Products
Standard Applications: Sap R/3 Fi, Mm, Aa, Srm, Lae Workflow And Co, Hyperion, Datev, Büro-plus Next, Oracle, Sage Khk, Concorde Xal, Eccs, Navision, Erp Applications
Sports: Golf

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Stade

Certified balance sheet accountant · Balance sheet accountant · Stade, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1984

Tax Agent Jürgen Baden

Tax and business consulting assistant · Rotenburg, Germany

Oct 1978 - Jun 1980

Law firm Buurman and Grosser

Legal and notary assistant · Tostedt, Germany

...and 6 more

Certifications & licenses

Expert certification as industrial engineer

Controlling certificate

Business Education Center

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Joachim based?

Joachim is based in Königsmoor, Germany.

What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 44 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joachim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant, Solution Architect, Consultant.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant at GEA.

What companies has Joachim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joachim has worked for GEA, Enova Power, Land Baden-Württemberg, Konecranes, and Otto Wulff Group.

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Telecommunication, and Energy. Joachim also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Joachim also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Energy, Government and Public Administration, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Joachim's education?

Joachim attended Chamber of Industry and Commerce Stade for Balance sheet accountant.

Does Joachim have any certificates?

Joachim has 2 certificates. These include: Expert certification as industrial engineer and Controlling certificate.

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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