Joachim Peters - ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant

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-owned companies
VIM implementation and optimization
SAP Fiori

Jul 2024 - Oct 2025

1 year 4 months

Tallinn, Estonia

Head of General Ledger including Project Accounting / Accounting Management

Konecranes

Mechanical engineering
Post merger integration
Preparation for S4/HANA implementation
Financial planning
VIM implementation
Preparation for transfer to SSC in Tallinn, Estonia
Monthly closing HGB
Preparation of data migration, 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 posting configuration
Fit-gap process analysis

Aug 2023 - May 2025

1 year 10 months

Germany

Consultant

Lufthansa IT Solution

Project for public transport at Bogestra
VIM implementation
Fit-gap process analysis
Optimization 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
S/4 HANA implementation
User Acceptance Test (UAT) in Ariba and SAP VIM (Brownfield)
Fit-gap process analysis
Optimization P2P process SSC/VIM under S/4 HANA
Support for implementation of P2P process in the SSC in India
Roll-out Manager for Russia

Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

11 months

Germany

P2P Subproject Lead

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Carve-in and integration of an acquired company into an existing one 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)
SAP VIM optimization
Preparation of UAT, data migration, and data validation
Process modeling for digitalization of travel expenses and supplier documents

May 2019 - Sep 2019

5 months

Germany

Consultant

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

Support for 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 moving the SSC from Berlin back to in-house control in Hamburg
Process mapping and fit-gap process analysis
Modeling of finance and HR processes
Support for implementing a new J.D. Edwards ERP
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

Subproject Manager FI/CO

Hydro Deutschland GmbH

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

May 2018 - Oct 2018

6 months

Germany

Consultant

TUI Deutschland GmbH

Process management and analysis P2P in SAP to support the SSC in Germany
Cleaning up migration data
Establishing 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
Subproject management for roll-out and data migration to a new SAP
Process modeling to outsource administrative processes in HR, finance and procurement
Fit-gap process analysis
Introducing a digital incoming invoice workflow
Reporting to the CFO

Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

8 months

Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Subproject Manager SAP Roll-out

Infosys Lodestone / Boehringer Ingelheim

Ensuring 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 on implementing a process model based on SAP to operate a Shared Service Center

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

7 months

Germany

Consultant

Meyer Werft

Process modeling and interface definition for SAP rollout in Germany and Finland
Support for FI, AA, CO, MM modules
Fit-gap analysis
Selection of a vendor invoice management platform with OCR integration
Implementation of 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 to different SSCs offshore in India
Transition and workshops for transfer 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 Inventory Management / Head of Accounting

Fressnapf Holding SE

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

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 process
Process documentation and process modeling
Definition of catalog and preparation of decision recommendations
Fit-gap process analysis and business transformation
Process design between entities and internal SSC for the P2P process
Design of invoice verification and introduction of digital incoming invoice workflow
Determination of system and process requirements for SAP FI, CO and SRM/MM
Reporting to the IT overall project manager

Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year

Germany

Consultant / Head of Group Accounting

Coriant GmbH & Co KG

Startup company, carve-out and post-merger integration of NSN Nokia Siemens Networks
Establishment and management of group accounting as SSC with leadership responsibility for 20 employees
Setup, preparation and execution of group financial statements under IFRS worldwide, as well as local financial statements under HGB
SAP 6.0 rollout for 40 countries and company codes
Design and implementation of OTC process, SEPA conversion and electronic banking
Support for the international VAT table and New GL in SAP
Process review and adaptation from non-SAP procurement module to SAP MM
Data migration using LSMW
Lead for the SAP FI implementation (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 posting of travel expenses
Support of accounting setup 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
Introduction of automated payments and customizing of SAP FI/CO/PCA
Implementation of 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) in the P2P and OTC areas
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 in 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
Process optimization of purchase-to-pay 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 product line via 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 with 15 employees
Introduction and optimization of New GL and purchase-to-pay processes in SAP R/3 (FI, CO, MM, Workflow)
Consulting on SAP SRM implementation
Conducting SAP training and process workshops
Support for quarterly financial statements under HGB and IFRS
Preparation of the chart of accounts manual and setup of the SSC process
Support for business transformation
Project management of broadband for claiming 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, the Americas, Africa, and Asia
Budget and annual planning
Support monthly closing according to IFRS and German GAAP
Support for SAP implementation
Preparation for the transition 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
Setting up accounting and controlling
Monthly closings according to German GAAP and US GAAP
Reporting to the Finance Director

Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

6 months

Germany

Commercial Manager / Head of Accounting

Taconic Artemis GmbH

Implementation of Oracle
Financial statements under German GAAP and US GAAP (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
Controlling actual vs. planned analysis
Management of accounting, cost accounting, and procurement
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
Establishing accounting and controlling
Financial statements under German GAAP and IFRS including consolidation
Preparation of reports and group 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 analyses
Implementation of control systems and TCO analysis
Design of logistics material tracking in the FI system
Production and project controlling for building an assembly plant
Reporting to the CFO in London

Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

1 month

Beijing, China

Shared Service Consultant

CACFO Beijing

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

Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

4 months

Germany

Sales Controller

Belden Deutschland GmbH

Consolidation of sales controlling for two plants
Development and optimization of sales controlling under SAP R/3 (CO, SD)
Monitoring of accounts receivable management, aging list, and dunning process
Pricing, transfer prices, 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
Review and cleanup of ERP software for VAT (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
Development and design of financial closing techniques
Optimization of intercompany reconciliation and consolidation
System plausibility check for VAT
Data verification after transition to the new ERP system
Implementation of fast close
Reporting to the Commercial Manager

May 2006 - Apr 2008

2 years

Burscheid, Germany

Project Manager AP Reconciliation

Johnson Controls GmbH

Planning and preparation of all necessary supplier invoice reconciliations for financial closing
Coordination with teams in Mauritius and Prague
P2P support and harmonization of payment runs
Fit-gap process analysis
Support in SAP FI, MM, SRM, and BW for end-users and SSC
Stabilization of OTC processes
Conducting SAP training sessions 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 according to US GAAP and HGB
Receivables management and monitoring of the OTC process
Reporting to the corporate headquarters in Miami, USA
Training and leading staff according to leadership principles
Consolidation of financial statements for all German entities
Participation in projects to adapt reporting to COGNOS
Management of 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
Managing 15 employees including inbound service
Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB for the group
Ensuring internal accounting and organizational processes
Setting up reporting and variance analysis for 12 companies
Implementation of systems under Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
Implementation of automated workflow in accounting
Cash flow planning and organization of the intercompany billing system
Preparation of group consolidation
Introduction of 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 under IFRS, US GAAP, and HGB
Responsible for reporting and budget planning
Oversaw the carve-out from Deutsche Telekom Group
Training and leading 10 staff members
Led projects to customize SAP R/3
Prepared restructuring measures and mergers
Optimized business processes between regional branches
Subproject manager for SAP migration using LSMW
Participated in the nationwide Fast Close project
Managed receivables and controlling using Hyperion
Reporting to the management board

May 2001 - Jan 2002

9 months

Germany

Finance Director

Timber Productions GmbH

Startup company in the marketing sector
Implemented the ERP software Büro-Plus Next
Set up accounting, controlling, budgeting, and forecasting
Conducted plan vs. actual analyses

Mar 1996 - Jan 2000

3 years 11 months

Germany

Head of Accounting/Controlling / Head of Administration

SCA Packaging GmbH

Managed 6 employees in accounting, HR, and purchasing
Introduced a supply chain system
Monthly reporting to group management in Copenhagen
Prepared key figures and annual financial statements according to IAS and HGB
Converted IT systems and introduced the Concorde-XAL application
Implemented ERP software and prepared for SAP migration
Enforced cost-saving opportunities
Directed and managed the HR department following corporate behavior principles
Conducted overseas assignments in Denmark

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Neu Wulmstorf, Germany

Head of Accounting

Volksbank Neu Wulmstorf eG

Responsible for leading the accounting department
Prepared the annual financial statements
Reporting to the board

Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Sole Accountant

Firma IVG mbH

Handled accounting up to the trial balance under HGB
Self-management and supervision of the back office
TCO analysis
Restructured and set up internal IT on Apple Macintosh
Introduced the PC-Kaufmann software for the insurance business
Handled commission accounting for agents

Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Sole Accountant

Enator International GmbH

Management of accounting and property administration
Preparation of payroll
Bookkeeping up to the trial balance according to HGB

Jan 1987 - Dec 1989

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Deputy Head of Accounting

Shipping and Trading Co. Otto A. Müller GmbH

Supervision and guidance of day-to-day 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 Practice

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

Jan 1980 - Dec 1982

3 years

Rotenburg, Germany

Instructor / Staff Sergeant

German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)

Instructor for administrative personnel at FmAusbKp 5/1 in Rotenburg
Non-commissioned officer training in Sonthofen
Rank: Staff Sergeant

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
Annual Financial Statements 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
Digital Inbound Invoice Workflow Implementation – 3 Projects
Coso Controls Implementation – 1 Project
Microsoft Navision Dynamics Implementation – 2 Projects
S4hana/erp Implementation – 9 Projects
Ssc Repatriation – 1 Project
Vim/open Text (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
Nevaris Construction Solution Erp Implementation – 1 Project
Fiori App – 2 Projects
It Skills: Windows, Apple Macintosh, Basic 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 Application
Sports: Golf