Johanna Urbanz - Manager

Q: Where is Johanna based?

Johanna is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Johanna speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Johanna have?

Johanna has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Johanna has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Johanna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Johanna's latest experience?

Johanna's most recent position is Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH .

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

In recent years, Johanna has worked for Deloitte Consulting GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Johanna most experienced in?

Johanna is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Food and Beverage . Johanna also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Johanna most experienced in?

Johanna is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Business Intelligence , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Johanna also has some experience in Project Management , Finance , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Johanna worked in recently?

Johanna has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Johanna worked in recently?

Johanna has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Business Intelligence .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Mar 2025 - Nov 2025

9 months

Brussels, Belgium

Manager

Deloitte Consulting GmbH

Technology consulting and project management focused on SAP ICMR and SAP Group Reporting

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Netherlands

Finance interface & functional quality assurance in Group Reporting

Functional responsibility for Group Reporting carve-out topics within a Central Finance (CFIN) architecture
Designing and implementing carve-out-specific logics in SAP Group Reporting for clean financial separation
Performing detailed data analyses and validations between CFIN (ACDOCA) and Group Reporting (ACDOCU) to ensure correct split and elimination postings
Close collaboration with business units, finance leads and IT and managing test activities up to a successful go-live

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Denmark

Project and implementation management

Overall responsibility for designing and implementing the intercompany matching and reconciliation logic (ICMR) for transactional data and adjustment postings
Ensuring data integrity through deep validation of financial data at the ACDOCA level
Managing the end-to-end test strategy, including planning, execution and defect management; coordinating a cross-functional project team of about 50 members
Developing and optimizing scalable business process designs in line with corporate requirements and SAP best practices
Responsible for change management activities to sustainably establish new processes and system functions in the business area

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Germany

Interface between finance, IT & data validation

Designing and building a new SAP BW data model
Designing and implementing management and financial reports based on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Analysis for Office (AFO)
Responsible for requirements engineering including analyzing existing reporting landscapes and deriving future-proof reporting concepts
Ensuring functional and technical data quality through comprehensive data validations

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Germany

SAP ICMR implementation & SAP Group Reporting test management

Overall functional responsibility for implementing SAP Group Reporting with a focus on SAP ICMR
Designing the intercompany matching logic and the underlying business processes
Planning and managing end-to-end test processes including parallel runs and cutover preparation
Optimizing reporting and reconciliation processes according to group-wide governance and compliance requirements

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Functional lead for requirements management and redesign of balance sheet planning, including migration from Hyperion Planning

Planning & reporting in SAP BI: Functional lead for requirements management and redesign of balance sheet planning, including migration from Hyperion Planning to SAP

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Test management of an SAP MDG stream

Overall responsibility for test management of an SAP MDG stream as part of a global rollout

Sep 2020 - Mar 2025

4 years 7 months

Vienna, Austria

Consultant to Manager

Deloitte Consulting GmbH

Technology consulting with a focus on EPM solutions (SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting, SAP ICMR, SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud, Oracle HFM)
Responsible for requirements engineering, test and defect management, and end-user training

Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

8 months

Vienna, Austria

In-house Consultant

A1 Telekom Austria AG

Consulting on new technologies and project controlling as part of a digital transformation
Preparation of management reports and business case calculations

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Implementation of complex data validation logic and data entry forms for Group Accounting

Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Project Manager

Otago Online Consulting GmbH

Main point of contact for customers and stakeholders
Internal projects (KPI systems, introduction of password management software)
Organization of events and workshops (40–100 participants)

Jun 2015 - May 2017

2 years

Vienna, Austria

Product Manager

GMS Gourmet GmbH

Planning product lines and coordinating between product management and sales
Assisted in the implementation of a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics)

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 (6.5 years), Information Technology (6.5 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), Banking and Finance (1 year), and Telecommunication (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

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 (8.5 years), Business Intelligence (6.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), Project Management (5 years), Finance (4.5 years), and Accounting (2 years).

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Finance

Accounting

Summary

I support companies in complex SAP finance transformations as the connecting link between business, IT and external project partners. My focus is on translating business requirements in a structured way, implementing SAP solutions pragmatically, and ensuring data, process and result quality.

Based on my broad project experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance environments, I take responsibility across the entire project cycle – from requirements engineering and business process design through testing and defect management to go-live preparation and stabilization. In this role, I act as a sparring partner for finance teams and project managers, providing clear decision-making bases and ensuring high acceptance of solutions within the business. My particular strength lies in combining business understanding, technical knowledge, methodological structure and strong communication skills, especially in projects with high complexity and many stakeholders.

Skills

6 Years Of Experience In Sap S/4hana Implementations And International Rollouts
Interface Role Between It, Business Units And Relevant Stakeholders
Proven Successes In Test Management And Coordination Of Cross-functional Teams
Experience In Sap Finance, Reporting And Consolidation Solutions (Including Sap S/4hana Group Reporting, Sap Icmr, Sap Analytics Cloud, Analysis For Office)
High Expertise In Data Validation And Ensuring Financial Data Integrity
Solid Business And Technical Knowledge Of Intercompany And End-to-end Finance Processes
Very Good Skills In Data Modeling With Sap Bw And A Solid Understanding Of The Sap Fi/co Data Model

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

Master of Arts, Management · Management · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

Diploma course "Systemic Consulting & Coaching"

IREB Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Johanna based?

Johanna is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Johanna speak?

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

How many years of experience does Johanna have?

Johanna has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Johanna has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Johanna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Johanna be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Johanna would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager, Finance interface & functional quality assurance in Group Reporting, Project and implementation management.

What is Johanna's latest experience?

Johanna's most recent position is Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Johanna worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Johanna has worked for Deloitte Consulting GmbH.

Which industries is Johanna most experienced in?

Johanna is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Food and Beverage. Johanna also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Johanna most experienced in?

Johanna is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance (QA). Johanna also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Product Development.

Which industries has Johanna worked in recently?

Johanna has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Johanna worked in recently?

Johanna has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Business Intelligence.

What is Johanna's education?

Johanna holds a Master in Management from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business).

Does Johanna have any certificates?

Johanna has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®), and Diploma course "Systemic Consulting & Coaching".

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