Job Title: SAP Controlling Lead Consultant
Must have skills:
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SAP CO – Product Costing (Standard and Actual Costing)
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Margin Analysis (Account-Based COPA in S/4HANA)
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Material Ledger (Multi-currency & Actual Costing in S/4HANA)
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Strong cross-functional integration with MM, PP, FI modules
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Experience leading SAP CO solution design and full-cycle implementations.
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Stakeholder management and team leadership skills
Good to have skills:
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Automotive industry experience (OEMs or Tier 1/2 suppliers)
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SAP S/4HANA certification – Controlling or Finance
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SAP Fiori experience relevant to CO processes
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Exposure to SAP Activate or Agile project methodologies
Experience:
8 to 15 years of hands-on SAP CO experience with at least 3-5 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations. Automotive domain experience preferred.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP CO Lead Consultant with deep expertise in Product Costing, Actual Costing, Margin Analysis, and Material Ledger within S/4HANA. The role requires processes and configuration efforts, driving value through accurate costing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders and team members. Prior experience working with automotive clients is highly preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Lead the end-to-end design and configuration of SAP CO solutions in S/4HANA.
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Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Product Costing, Actual Costing, and Margin Analysis.
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Own the configuration and operation of the Material Ledger.
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specs.
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Manage and guide a team of consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables.
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Conduct workshops, design reviews, and solution walkthroughs with client teams.
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Ensure seamless integration of CO processes with MM, PP, and FI.
Professional & Technical Skills:
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Deep functional knowledge of SAP CO submodules: Product Costing, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and COPA.
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Proven expertise in Material Ledger configuration (period-end closing, multi-currency setup, actual costing runs).
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Experience in Margin Analysis setup with profitability characteristics and reporting.
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Strong knowledge of cost flows from procurement to production and sales.
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Comfortable working with Fiori apps, CDS views, and S/4HANA embedded analytics.
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Hands-on experience with cross-functional integration (MM, PP, FI, SD).
Additional Information:
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Preferred industry: Automotive
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Location: Gurgaon, Bangaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai. (Hybrid work model)
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Education: Master’s in finance, Chartered Accountant, similar qualifications
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Travel: May be required depending on client location
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Project methodology: Experience with SAP Activate or Agile is an advantage
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Certifications: S/4HANA CO or Finance certification preferred
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Language skills: Strong communication skills in English; additional languages a plus
