Senior SAP CO Process Expert

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%) - 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%). - 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%).