CFR - Finance Senior Specialist/ Finance Expert (f/m/d) Deals

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll build:

You are working in the within the Global Accounting & Reporting (GAR) Team that forms part of Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR) department of SAP. This department is directly assigned to the CFO of SAP within the area of Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax (GAR&T) and is responsible for the completeness and correctness of SAP’s accounting and external financial reporting under German and International law.

The GAR team evaluates, decides on and oversees IFRS technical accounting topics for subsidiaries worldwide (outside IFRS 15 and revenue accounting) that have a global impact and also own the SAP Group Accounting Guideline and manages its external reporting. The team executes end to end accounting processes within its Centers of Expertise (Deals: M&A Accounting; employee benefits including pension accounting, share-based compensation and restructuring accounting; financial instruments, litigation and compliance-related matters; hyperinflation and FX-related matters; cost of sales classification matters).

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS:

As a Finance Expert you will assist the Head of Deals with complex topics and will:

• Lead and assess complex IFRS accounting topics, with a primary focus on business combinations and M&A transactions.

• Determine and communicate appropriate accounting treatments to global stakeholders.

• Provide deep expertise in financial reporting valuation, including business enterprise valuations, purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, and valuation of intangible assets.

• Assess and support accounting and valuation of privately held equity interests, strategic investments, and venture capital activities.

• Contribute to accounting for transaction and investment structuring, joint ventures etc.

• Draft and review disclosures for group financial statements.

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficient use of R2R processes.

• Maintain and enhance global accounting guidelines in line with evolving IFRS standards.

• Act as a subject matter expert internally and externally.

WHY JOIN US:

• Work on high-impact global transactions and complex IFRS and valuation topics.

• Be part of a collaborative, expert-driven finance organization.

• Shape accounting policies and influence strategic financial decisions.

• Thrive in a culture that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning.

What you bring:

• Strong expertise in M&A accounting and financial reporting valuation, including enterprise valuation, goodwill impairment, and intangible asset valuation.

• Proven experience with privately held equity valuations and complex investment structures.

• Hybrid skillset combining accounting, financial reporting, and valuation perspectives.

• Solid understanding of financial instruments, venture capital, and investment and transaction accounting.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Fluent in English and German is a must.

• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SAP ERP and interest in AI-driven finance solutions is a plus.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• University degree with special topics in finance, preferably accounting and/or auditing

• Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA) and/or valuation credentials preferred (CFA, CVA).

• 8+ years of experience in IFRS accounting, ideally within a multinational environment, valuation practice, or a Big 4 audit/transaction advisory firm.

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 450684 | Work Area: Finanzen | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Berufserfahren | Employment Type: Vollzeit, unbefristet | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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