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.

• 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%).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in training key users and supporting change management efforts.

• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and finance operations in a manufacturing environment.

• German language skills a plus (not required).