SAP CO Functional Lead

About the role

As a SAP CO Functional Lead, 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 & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ 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).