IT Specialist for SAP S/4HANA Analytics and Finance
A better life for everyone and meaningful work for our employees—that is our model for success. For more than 50 years, the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), as an agency of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organizations in 120 countries, we are involved in a wide variety of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
Job ID
V
Location
Eschborn
Period of employment
June 1, 2026
Field of expertise
ICT and digitalization
Type of employment
Full-time or part-time
Application deadline
April 12, 2026
Area of responsibility
The IT Development department in the Digital Transformation and IT Solutions (DIGITS) division supports all central areas of the company and GIZ's external structure in the design, development, and provision of standard software solutions and in-house developments. To this end, IT Development employees work closely with the specialist departments to meet their application needs. The solutions developed are primarily based on the strategic platforms of SAP and Microsoft. Among other things, the "IT Solutions Finance" group is responsible for the IT systems that support GIZ's internal and external reporting. As part of the S4GIZ transformation project, the SAP FI and Analytics module will be used for this purpose.
Your tasks
* Application support, development, implementation, and optimization of SAP FI standard and in-house developments
* Support, further development, and optimization of SAP S/4HANA Finance applications (FI), including customizing and support for the SAP DaRT application
* Monitoring of relevant interfaces to SAP and non-SAP third-party systems
* Support and further development of ALE scenarios between the finance and HCM systems
* Support with general audit and accounting requirements
* Performance optimization and troubleshooting in the SAP FI environment
* Consulting and training for internal departments in the area of finance and in the use of modern S/4HANA functionalities
* Collaboration with Analytics WS S/4HANA GIZ and other IT and business teams to ensure a future-oriented data and integration strategy
Your profile
Required criteria
* Degree in (business) information technology, business administration, or comparable qualification
* Several years of experience in development with ABAP OO
* Several years of experience in the development of ABAP CDS views and OData services
* Several years of experience working with SAP FI, BW, and SAC
* Strong analytical thinking and structured working style, as well as strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
* Fluent German and English skills
Desirable
* Experience with Fiori development (UI5 and SAP Fiori Elements)
* Experience with the DaRT application
Notes
This position is suitable for full-time or part-time employees.
Since November 1, 2021, the company has waived the option of fixed-term contracts without objective reasons for filling positions. The fixed-term nature of employment relationships based on objective reasons remains unaffected by this.
In order to ensure and further strengthen GIZ's ability to deliver, the willingness to work in changing conditions at home and abroad is of great interest to the company.
Please understand that we can only accept and process applications via our e-recruiting system. Once you have confirmed that your application has been successfully submitted, please check your spam/junk folder regularly, as emails from our e-recruiting system are classified as spam by some providers.
Our benefits
* We are a service provider in international cooperation for sustainable development and work worldwide for a livable future. We support projects in more than 130 countries to achieve sustainable goals together with our partners
* In our company, everyone has the same opportunities, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or physical disability. Professional and social skills are decisive for filling our positions. Transparency and fair promotion opportunities are just as important to us as the assumption of leadership positions regardless of gender
* When you start your job, there is an induction and preparation phase that gives you an initial insight into GIZ and lays the foundations for your upcoming assignment as well as for establishing contacts and networks
* Personnel development and participation in training and further education measures are a matter of course for us. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) supports you in developing your skills
* The compatibility of work and family life is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation for accompanying family members are examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly approach also includes support for the care of relatives in need of care
* A framework working time and the option of mobile working offer employees the greatest possible flexibility
* We offer a variety of part-time models so that you can flexibly organize your professional and private life
* Under certain conditions, we allow our employees to save up working time credits in a long-term account. These credits can be used up during a longer period of leave
* Our occupational health management program supports our employees worldwide in a variety of ways to maintain their health and performance
* Comprehensive examinations and preventive measures (e.g., upon hiring, before departure, during your stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are a matter of course for our employees and accompanying family members
* We reward the achievement of agreed annual targets with variable remuneration
* If your family is unable to accompany you when you relocate, we will support you with a separation allowance to cover the additional expenses incurred. This can be used to offset travel, meal costs, or the costs of maintaining two households, for example
* Sustainability and environmental awareness are part of our corporate philosophy. We therefore provide you with financial support in the form of a job ticket
Find out more about our benefits here.
About us
Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will find global career opportunities and an atmosphere characterized by diversity, respect, and genuine equal opportunities. Promoting gender equality is a matter of course for us. Our work-life balance and family-friendly policies are also impressive. Flexible working hours tailored to your life situation, comprehensive onboarding, and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, as are childcare facilities and parent-child offices.
GIZ is a signatory to the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation, and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees should be valued—regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or worldview, disability, age, social background, or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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