Sap Co Sr. Consultant Controlling

Position Title SAP CO Sr Consultant Controlling Employment Type Full-Time Reports To CoE FICO Lead Location India Hyderabad Travel 15 - 20 Job Summary An experienced and dedicated SAP CO Senior Consultant to join Dangote SAP Delivery Center in India In this critical role you ll be responsible for the full lifecycle management of our SAP Controlling CO solutions from detailed design and configuration to implementation testing and ongoing support You will serve as a key subject matter expert working closely with finance and business stakeholders to translate complex management accounting and controlling requirements into robust SAP functionalities optimize cost flows enhance profitability analysis and drive business value through insightful financial data The ideal candidate will possess deep functional expertise across a broad range of SAP CO sub-modules a proven track record of successful project participation including S 4HANA transitions and strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills Key Responsibilities Business Requirements Analysis Solution Design Collaborate extensively with finance business users e g Cost Accountants Controllers Production Managers Sales Analysts to understand analyze and document complex management accounting and controlling requirements Translate detailed business needs into comprehensive functional specifications and design robust scalable SAP CO solutions that align with industry best practices and internal controlling policies Lead or facilitate workshops and design sessions with stakeholders to validate requirements propose solutions and gain consensus SAP CO Configuration Customization Perform hands-on configuration and customization across a wide range of SAP CO sub-modules including Cost Element Accounting CO-CEL Define primary and secondary cost elements master data Cost Center Accounting CO-CCA Configure cost centers activity types statistical key figures planning budgeting allocations distribution assessment activity-based costing Internal Orders CO-OPA Configure order types master data planning budgeting actual postings and complex settlement rules Profit Center Accounting EC-PCA Define profit centers master data allocations assessment distribution Product Costing CO-PC Configure cost component structures costing sheets overhead keys material ledger actual costing and parallel valuation currencies if applicable standard cost calculation and variance analysis Profitability Analysis CO-PA Margin Analysis Design operating concerns define characteristics and value fields configure derivation rules PA planning and settlement from other CO objects Simulation Costing Ensure all configurations meet functional specifications adhere to management accounting principles and integrate seamlessly with other SAP modules Project Implementation Delivery Actively lead or participate in all phases of the SAP project lifecycle e g Prepare Explore Realize Deploy Run taking ownership of assigned deliverables related to Controlling Prepare detailed functional specifications for custom developments RICEF objects Reports Interfaces Conversions Enhancements Forms and collaborate closely with ABAP developers ensuring adherence to design and quality standards Oversee and support data migration activities for CO master data e g cost centers profit centers internal orders material costs Testing Quality Assurance Develop comprehensive test cases and scripts for SAP CO functionalities Lead and execute unit testing support system integration testing SIT and facilitate user acceptance testing UAT to validate the functionality accuracy and integrity of controlling solutions Identify analyze and resolve complex issues defects and discrepancies encountered during testing phases and post-go-live particularly those affecting financial reporting and management insights Training Documentation Develop high-quality training materials and conduct expert-level training sessions for finance production and sales teams on SAP CO functionalities and reporting Create and maintain detailed documentation including process flows functional specifications configuration guides and user manuals Integration Cross-Module Collaboration Possess a strong and in-depth understanding of integration points between SAP CO and other core SAP modules e g SAP FI - Financial Accounting MM - Materials Management SD - Sales Distribution PP - Production Planning PS - Project Systems HR - Human Resources QM - Quality Management Collaborate effectively with other SAP functional and technical consultants to ensure end-to-end business process integration and accurate cost flow Ongoing Support Optimization Provide expert Level 2 3 support for SAP CO modules troubleshooting complex controlling and system issues and implementing timely corrective actions Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing existing processes and system usage identifying opportunities for optimization automation and enhanced reporting within SAP CO e g refined CO-PA reporting improved allocation cycles Manage and prioritize complex change requests and incidents within your area of expertise driving them to resolution Mentorship Thought Leadership Provide mentorship guidance and knowledge transfer to junior CO consultants and internal support teams fostering their professional growth Required Skills Qualifications Education Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting Information Technology Computer Science or a related field A Master s degree or professional accounting qualification e g ACA ACCA CIMA is highly preferred Experience Minimum of 8-10 years of dedicated hands-on experience as an SAP CO Consultant Proven experience participating in at least 2-3 full lifecycle SAP implementation projects or significant enhancement rollout projects specifically involving complex CO functionalities Deep expertise across all SAP CO sub-modules CO-CEL CO-CCA CO-OPA EC-PCA CO-PC CO-PA Extensive hands-on experience with SAP S 4HANA Management Accounting Controlling is a strong advantage including Margin Analysis Experience with S4 HANA is essential Technical Proficiency Expert-level knowledge of SAP CO module configurations master data and best practices Strong understanding of management accounting principles costing methods and profitability analysis concepts Ability to write clear detailed and comprehensive functional specifications for complex custom developments RICEF objects Proficiency in ABAP debugging is highly desirable Experience with reporting tools within SAP e g Fiori embedded analytics SAP BW SAC for controlling data Core Competencies Exceptional analytical and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and propose effective integrated SAP solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and financial management accounting concepts to diverse audiences including senior management Strong interpersonal skills capable of building rapport influencing stakeholders and driving consensus Proactive self-motivated results-oriented and highly organized with meticulous attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of project management methodologies e g Agile Waterfall Hybrid Preferred Qualifications SAP CO Certification e g SAP Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting with SAP S 4HANA Familiarity with financial consolidation processes and tools Experience with cost allocation methodologies and profit center segment reporting