Joerg (H. paul) Schaefer

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant SAP ByD

Sickte, Germany
Experience
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
7 months

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant SAP ByD

Novowatt

  • Accounting / Balance Sheet Analysis
Feb 2023 - Oct 2023
9 months

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant SAP ByD

Gemonyx

  • Accounting / Controlling
  • Energy sector
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
8 months

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant SAP S/4Hana Cloud Edition

Bahlsen

  • Accounting / Tax consulting
Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
United States

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant Netsuite

BIG Group

  • Netsuite, NS HCM
Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
France

Interim Head of Finance, PMO / Lead Functional Consultant Netsuite Implementation, Application Owner: ERP + BI

Imaweb

Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
Sickte, Germany

Freelancer

JP Consulting

  • Project examples see above
Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
France

Comprehensive Consulting, PMO / Lead Functional Consultant Netsuite Implementation

Mainzbiomed

  • Netsuite; NS HCM
Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
United States

Consultant for Accounting and Taxes

Netsuite

  • Various US projects.
Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
United States

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant

RAEN Optics

Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
Germany

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant Netsuite

Schenker Tech.

Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
Germany

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant / CFO Consultant

Softwareunternehmen in Deutschland

  • Support for ERP implementation
  • LucaNET project support
  • Application Owner: ERP, BI, EAM, eCommerce; NS HCM
Sep 2021 - Present
3 years 11 months
United States

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant Netsuite

Sterilex

  • Accounting / Tax consulting
Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year 2 months

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant Microsoft Dynamics

Euromaster

  • Accounting / Tax consulting
Aug 2019 - Jan 2022
2 years 6 months
Wolfsburg, Germany

Lead IT Manager for Financial Processes and Finance

Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH

  • Application Owner: ERP; BI; Middleware; PSPs; eCommerce; EAM
  • SAP S/4Hana
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant SAP S/4Hana Cloud Edition

VW Kraftwerk

  • Accounting / Controlling
Apr 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year 4 months
Hanover, Germany

Head of Finance

Giti Tire Deutschland GmbH und Giti Tire R&D GmbH

  • Application Owner: ERP; BI; Middleware; PSPs; eCommerce; EAM
Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
9 months
Hanover, Germany

Interim Treasury Manager, Interim Senior Controller

Amadeus Feuer AG

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years

PMO / Lead Functional Consultant SAP R/3

Deutsche Wertpapier Bank

  • Accounting / Controlling
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years

PMO / Consultant

VW Financial

  • Accounting / Balance Sheet Analysis
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
1 year 2 months
Hanover, Germany

Lead General Ledger Accountant

Opus Capita GmbH

  • SME: SAP RPA Tools
May 2013 - May 2016
3 years 1 month
Braunschweig, Germany

General Ledger Accountant

MK Maring GmbH / Autohaus MK Maring GmbH

  • SME: DATEV Implementation
Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
2 years 4 months
Braunschweig, Germany

Head of Accounting

Regjo Verlag GmbH

  • SME: DATEV Implementation
Dec 2006 - Dec 2010
4 years 1 month
Sickte, Germany

Manager

Schäfer Baubüro GmbH

Aug 2006 - Jun 2009
2 years 11 months
Salzgitter, Germany

Technical Operations Manager

Kirsch Pharma GmbH

Summary

Professionalism, expertise and a deep understanding of the complexity of financial processes define me as a senior IT manager with a strong background in business administration (IHK). With many years of experience in leadership positions within the finance departments of international companies, I know exactly what it takes to lead teams to success and bring complex projects to a close.

My core strengths lie in financial accounting and IT project management, where I combine my skills in numbers and technology. I support digitalization initiatives with expertise, strategic vision and a keen eye for detail.

  • Technical leadership and consulting: Proven technical expertise as a Lead Functional Consultant, project manager and business analyst. My portfolio includes consulting through to the implementation of complex IT systems.
  • Project management: Responsible for the overall leadership of IT projects to optimize financial processes. The spectrum ranges from planning and budget management to successful delivery.
  • Solution-oriented consulting: My services also include advice on best practices and the selection of suitable solutions to improve business processes and achieve specific business goals.
  • Analysis and specification: Conducting detailed analyses of business requirements followed by the development of precise functional specifications.
  • Team leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, seamless integration of systems and technologies.
  • Problem management: Skilled in handling complex challenges during implementation phases, identifying and resolving obstacles for optimal system performance and excellent user experience.
  • Quality assurance and testing: Responsible for system tests, including unit tests, integration tests and user acceptance tests, to ensure project compatibility and requirement fulfillment.
  • Training and support: Organizing and conducting user trainings to enable end users to effectively use new system functions, thereby contributing to increased corporate productivity.
  • Optimization and innovation: Proactively identifying and recommending optimization strategies for IT systems to improve business processes and increase operational efficiency.

I bring passion and commitment to every role, with the aim of delivering results that exceed expectations. With me, you gain a visionary partner who is dedicated to the digitalization and efficiency improvement of your financial processes.

Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Education
Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Business Economist (IHK) · Hanover, Germany

Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant · Hanover, Germany

Apr 2002 - Dec 2003

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mechatronics Technician (IHK) · Kiel, Germany

...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses

Business Economist (IHK)

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hannover

Certified Balance Sheet Analyst IFRS + US-GAAP

Tax Training Dr. Endriss, Cologne

Certified Asset Accountant

Tax Training Dr. Endriss, Cologne

State-certified Payroll Accountant

Tax Training Dr. Endriss, Cologne

CINA Certificate® in International Accounting

Tax Training Dr. Endriss, Cologne

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hannover

Specialist in Purchasing & Logistics (IHK)

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dortmund

Trainer Certification (IHK)

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hannover

Mechatronics Technician (IHK)

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kiel

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