Senior SAP CO Process Expert

Company Description

Job Description

As a Senior SAP CO Process Expert, you will lead the design, implementation, and global rollout of SAP Controlling (CO) processes within a dynamic S/4HANA transformation. In this role, you’ll serve as a key consultant and implementation lead, driving cross-functional collaboration between Controlling, Finance, and adjacent business units such as Production, Logistics, and R&D. You'll also work closely with our U.S. and global teams during SAP system migrations from R/3 to S/4HANA.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for SAP Controlling (CO) processes across global business units.
• Lead the definition, documentation, and implementation of process templates and best practices.
• Support process integration with adjacent domains including production, logistics, investments, and corporate finance.
• Guide U.S. and global business entities through the SAP R/3 to S/4HANA migration.
• Collaborate with corporate headquarters to ensure system alignment and data consistency.
• Drive the successful global rollout of CO-related functionalities across regional and international locations.
• Provide post-go-live support, continuous improvement recommendations, and user training.
• Participate in broader IT transformation projects with a focus on finance and controlling systems.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing expert-level insights into SAP CO optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP CO (Controlling) in a consulting or enterprise environment.
• Proven experience implementing SAP R/3 and/or S/4HANA systems—ideally including at least one full-cycle S/4HANA migration.
• Strong understanding of related SAP modules (FI, MM, PP, etc.) and cross-functional process integration.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (agile, waterfall/PEP).
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a hybrid and international work environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed (10–20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with SAP Controlling (CO).
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and/or SAP R/3 to S/4HANA migrations.
• Strong knowledge of SAP CO and integration with FI, MM, and PP modules.
• Experience supporting finance and controlling processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international project teams.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally (10–20%).

Additional Information

• This position reports directly to the leadership team in Germany and requires close collaboration with global stakeholders.
• The role is part of a global SAP S/4HANA transformation and process standardization initiative.
• Work arrangement is currently under review and will be defined upon hire (either hybrid: 3 days onsite/2 days remote, or fully remote).
• Opportunity to lead global process improvement and SAP CO rollout projects across multiple regions.
• International travel may be required based on project needs (10–20%).