Senior System Engineer Data & AI for Finance

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com The Position Join the IT Group Functions & Supply Chain (GFS) Financial Planning team in Ingelheim, Germany, as Senior System Engineer - Data & AI for Finance. You will translate emerging Data, AI, and SAP Business Technology Platform capabilities into measurable value for Finance, connecting business stakeholders with Global Business Services, enterprise data platforms, architecture teams, and IT engineering. Combining strategic consulting, stakeholder management, project leadership, and hands-on solution development, you will shape promising ideas into viable use cases and guide them through implementation. This position has a hybrid setup with at least 2 days per week on site. Tasks & responsibilities Advise Finance stakeholders, including the Digital Finance Community and Finance Data & Analytics team, and qualify and prioritize Data & AI opportunities. Translate business needs into viable concepts, distinguish AI use cases from rule-based automation, and recommend suitable technologies and implementation approaches. Lead Data, AI, and innovation initiatives from assessment to productive implementation, combining project management with hands-on solution development. Act as system lead for Finance applications on SAP BTP and ensure sustainable design, development, operation, and continuous improvement. Partner with SAP BTP, enterprise data platform, and architecture teams to strengthen application development, data integration, API management, and relevant Finance capabilities. Coordinate internal and external contributors, monitor emerging Data & AI developments, and communicate progress, decisions, risks, and expected business value. Requirements Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline, or a comparable qualification; alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience. Several years of experience at the interface between business and IT, ideally in Finance, Data & Analytics, AI, or digital solution development. Strong development background and preferably expertise in SAP BTP application development; experience with data integration, APIs, cloud architectures, or related technologies is an advantage. Sound understanding of Data & AI concepts, particularly with SAP data structures as a primary source, and the ability to identify suitable AI use cases. Proven ability to lead complex implementation or innovation projects, coordinate contributors, and work strategically, analytically, and hands-on in an evolving technology landscape. Confident stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills in an international environment, with excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package. Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process. What We Offer With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better. Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you