Michael Hofmann

Michael Hofmann

Director Subledger Accounting Finance Systems Process & Infrastructure Schaeffler
Michael Hofmann

By leading optimization projects in the accounts payable area – such as achieving a global OCR recognition rate of up to 80% and an automatic posting rate of up to 65% – I was able to gain initial experience in project management and process optimization. Through numerous transitions, international business trips, and projects, I have gained extensive experience in the Finance sector and successfully achieved efficiency improvements. Since 2023, I have been leading a process team in subledger accounting with global process responsibility. In August 2023, I additionally assumed the role of Product Owner S/4HANA Business Finance and lead the Schaeffler S4 Finance Team in our global S/4HANA rollout. With my End-to-end and automation driven mindset we’re as team shaping the Schaeffler process and future in Finance

FOKUSTAG UND WORKSHOPS - Dienstag 18. November 2025

2:30 PM Panel Discussion: Succesful Transformation with S/4HANA

Room, Speakers: Schaeffler, Daiichi Sankyo, Syngenta, Language: English

  • Implementation Strategies: Greenfield, Brownfield, or hybrid approaches. Which approach makes sense – and in connection with that, the related activity of scoping (i.e., discussing the FIT/GAP analysis).
  • Migration and Transformation: Best practices for migrating from SAP ERP to S/4HANA. IT as a strong partner, but third-party vendors are also available.
  • Technological Innovations: New technological possibilities provided by S/4HANA, quick wins, and strategic objectives.
  • Change Management in the Organi6ation:Change Management in the Organization:Change Management in the Organization:user-centric approaches, improves the user experience.
  • Organizational Setup: Team setup of the respective functional teams. Aligning end-to-end process perspective with project success.
  • Speed vs. Quality: The SAP deadline for migrating to S/4HANA expires for all companies by 2028; if RISE is in place, then by 2030. To what extent are speed and quality in conflict with each other?


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