Carsten Valentin Jensen

Experience

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  Transtec AG

  Feb 1992 - Jan 1993

  Finance Trainee

  All-round trainee in Germany in IT wholesale company. Accounting, HR, Purchasing.

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Sept 1995 - Sept 1998

  Auditor / IT-auditor

  Ordinary audit of small and major companies in Denmark. IT auditor with primary focus on business and IT processes.

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  Vestas

  Oct 1998 - Sept 2004

  Internal SAP finance and controlling consultant working as team lead for the finance and controlling line in Group IT during roll-out of SAP. Group financial controller working with management reporting, consolidation, controlling of subsidiaries etc.

  • SAP FI-CO Consultant (Internal)

    Jan 2002 - Sept 2004

  • Financial Group Controller

    Oct 1998 - Dec 2001
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  Danish Crown

  Oct 2004 - Jan 2005

  SAP FI-CO Consultant (Internal)

  SAP finance and controlling consultant implementing and supporting SAP.

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  Logica (former WM-Data)

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2006

  SAP FI-CO Consultant (External)

  External SAP finance and controlling consultant implementing and supporting SAP in major Danish companies like Arla. Main focus areas: Financial Supply Chain Management, EDI and financial shared service processes.

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  Itelligence (former 2Cchange)

  Feb 2006 - Nov 2008

  SAP FI-CO Architect (External)

  External SAP finance and controlling consultant implementing and supporting SAP in major global companies like Vestas and Arla. Responsible for the blueprinting and configuration of the legal requirements in the roll out of SAP globally to all SBU´s and group functions in Vestas.

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  Vestas

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2015

  Head of SAP and SAS specialist team in Global Finance responsible for the global finance SAP and SAS process and reporting solutions. The goals for the department are- to optimize the SAP finance solutions and reduce the process costs in finance- to develop finance reporting solutions in SAP Bw, SAP BO, SAP BPC and SAS for finance, treasury and performance management departments - to communicate and coordinate finance changes between the business functions and IT- to run SAP finance business projects implementing new SAP functionality Show less Team lead and people manager for the SAP compliance group. Design, review, planning, coordination, communication globally regarding new processes and ERP solutions. Major projects:- Implementation of global financial excellence forum - Implementation of global financial BW reporting environment- Implementation of process performance information system- Design of SAP solution for emerging markets- Design of financial processes for shared service setup - Design of financial roles in compliance with SOX Show less

  • Director, Global Finance, Finance Systems - (SAP FI/CO/BW/BO/BPC)

    Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Senior SAP Finance Business Process Specialist

    Nov 2008 - Feb 2012
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  Arla Foods amba

  Feb 2015 - May 2018

  Head of global business intelligence (BI) team located in 5 countries responsible for the global reporting and analytics solutions within finance, performance management, supply chain, commercial, marketing and more.Lead standardisation of BI data foundation and front-end analytics reporting solutions- Manage the global BI solutions and ensure they are standardised for global and local use- Manage the front-end reporting tools and ensure they meet business requirementsProduct manager in the scaled agile framework- Manage the global BI improvements backlog for all functions - Preparation of the epics and features to be delivered by the development teamsDrive BI business partnering for value- Act as global and local BI reporting business advisor for all functions in the value chain- Drive BI awareness workshops and report design workshopsLead BI training offerings to current and new BI users and increase the use of BI globally- Promote global training offerings about solutions and reporting tools actively- Development and maintenance of training material- Manage training for BI users in reporting tools and reporting solutionsManage automation of reporting solutions for management and operational reporting- Support and challenge design of global reporting solutions with local reach- Develop global and local reports build on top of global data foundationManage daily support of global BI solutions- Manage support related to global BI solutions and reporting tools - Manage prioritisation of IT changes and incidentsThe reporting solutions are based upon.- SAP Business Warehouse- SAP Business Objects (WebI, Design Studio, AfO, Lumira and more to come)- SAP Hana Show less Head of Business Intelligence Competence Center (BICC) responsible for the global reporting solutions within supply chain, sales and the financial performance area.The key offerings from the BICC are:- Innovation services when new reporting requirements are identified in the organization- Training in tools, data and best practice techniques- Data bureau when data are to be analyzed in new ways- Tools bureau providing expert recommendations of which reporting tools to use- Community building- Project management and execution when new reporting solutions are neededThe reporting solutions are based upon.- SAP Business Warehouse- SAP Business Objects - SAP Hana Show less

  • Director Business Intelligence

    Apr 2016 - May 2018

  • Senior Manager Business Intelligence Competence Center (BICC)

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Itelligence Nordic

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

  Principal Expert, Digital Business Transformation

  SAP solution advisor for mid-size and larger enterprises on the journey towards SAP S4HANA Designer of end-to-end business processes supported by modern digitized solutions on SAP S4HANA and related cloud solutionsDesigner of performance management analytics solutions supporting the operating models in various types of companiesComposer and presenter of sales prospects for larger cross domain RFP’s based upon SAP S4HANA technologies. Scope of prospects including, scoping, solution designs, project plans, resource estimates and quotesDriver of S4HANA readiness assessments for customers considering conversions from SAP ECC to S4HANALead architect on SAP roll-out projects for larger enterprises Show less

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  Vestas

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2025

  I led a dedicated SAP architect team, ensuring our SAP ERP platform aligned with strategic goals and supported long-term business needs. My expertise in SAP and SAP S/4HANA drove solution architecture and project management.Key Responsibilities:• Platform Ownership: Maintained stability, scalability, and reliability of the SAP ERP platform, focusing on lowering TCO.• SAP Partner Management: Collaborated with SAP and third-party vendors. Managed vendor relationships and commercial responsibilities.• Strategic Planning: Developed a 3+ year strategy for SAP ERP, staying ahead of industry trends.• Continuous Improvement: Updated with SAP trends and best practices to recommend and implement improvements.• Communication: Kept stakeholders informed about SAP-related developments.Project Management:• Team Leadership: Managed and supported end-to-end SAP product team.• Budget Management: Developed and oversaw the budget for SAP ERP projects and operations.• Project Management: Oversaw SAP implementation and upgrade projects.• Governance: Maintained documentation for SAP configurations and processes.Operations:• Platform Governance, System Maintenance, Security, Performance Optimization, Compliance, Test Management, and Performance Evaluation.SAP S/4HANA Preparation Projects:• Program Manager overseeing preparation project activities. Archived outdated data, cleaned custom code, resolved data inconsistencies, and performed readiness assessments.SAP S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion Project:• Led SAP architecture team, license negotiations, and project startup. Defined AS-IS/TO-BE architecture, negotiated SAP S/4HANA RISE contract, and RFI/RFP process for implementation partner selection.Impact and Learnings: Managed complex system migration, enhancing system efficiency and supporting the company's digital transformation. Gained experience in stakeholder management and large-scale digital transformation. Show less I bridged IT with business, focusing on the finance domain. I excelled in crafting roadmaps and delivering projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies.Head of a Global IT Team:• Led a team across multiple countries, specializing in SAP Finance, Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Identity and Access Management, Basis, Development and Security, Process Automation, Project Management, and Service Delivery Management.End-to-End Responsibilities:• Developed multi-year roadmaps for finance capabilities.• Delivered IT projects (25+ ongoing) in line with strategic roadmaps.• Managed operations of 50+ SAP-centric applications.Administrative and Strategic Tasks:• Accountable for departmental budgets, IT projects, operations, and licenses.• Ensured effective resource management and balanced workloads.• Managed relationships with external partners for project delivery and operations.Strategic Projects:Standardization, Optimization and Automation of Business Processes:• Role: Led an agile project to standardize, optimize, and automate business processes.• Achievements: Enhanced financial reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and data analytics.Merger and Acquisition of MHI Offshore in SAP ERP Platform:• Role: Led the finance track of the integration, coordinating IT system merger and legal mergers.• Achievements: Integrated 10 legal entities within 9 months, ensuring minimal disruption.Global Roll-out of SAP Concur:• Role: Led global implementation, streamlining travel and expense management.• Achievements: Rolled out SAP Concur to over 60 countries, improved expense processing efficiency by 30%, and achieved high user adoption rates.Impact and Learnings: Managed complex system migrations and large-scale ERP rollouts, enhancing efficiency and supporting digital transformation. Gained experience in stakeholder management and business process improvement. Show less

  • Senior Director, Head og SAP ERP Platform

    Nov 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Director, Global IT Business Partner for Finance, Compliance and Legal

    Feb 2020 - Oct 2023
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  2BM, Part of SOA People

  Mar 2025 - now

  Team Manager ERP Finance

  As the Team Manager of a highly skilled SAP finance consultancy team, I lead talented professionals and cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. In addition to my leadership role, I work as a SAP Architect and Project Manager specializing in:• SAP Finance Optimization: Enhancing finance operations and record-to-report processes for greater efficiency and data quality.• SAP S/4HANA Transformation: Guiding seamless transitions to SAP S/4HANA through strategic preparation and implementation.• SAP ERP Rollouts: Driving efficient, compliant, and scalable global ERP rollouts tailored to local needs.• SAP Program/Project Management: Delivering successful outcomes by bridging IT and business for maximum impact. Show less