(Senior) Controller in Business Area Controlling Sales

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'll be responsible for delivering accurate month-end closing / quarter-end closing support.
• You'll provide robust forecasting and budgeting for Topline (Bookings, Renewal & Churn) and Segment & Channel.
• In this role, you'll build strong partnerships with regional stakeholders by fostering proactive interaction and transparent collaboration.
• Your work will directly impact the effectiveness of our controlling processes through ongoing standardization and harmonization initiatives.
• In this role, you'll develop meaningful financial insights and create scalable reporting standards.

What you bring:

• University degree or the equivalent with a focus on finance and controlling
• Excellent analytical and strong problem-solving skills
• Comfort with working in both a team and independently demonstrating significant self-initiative
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office products (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAP® products (e.g. SAP CO/FI, Business Warehouse)
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Good knowledge of IT business models
• Good time management with ability to work under stress and time pressure
• Fluency in spoken and written English, German is a plus

Where you belong:

SAP Business Area Controlling (BAC) Sales is one of the forces to drive standardization and harmonization of Controlling processes and tools within the Controlling community of SAP. To achieve this, strong interaction and alignment with several Stakeholders like regional BACs or global Controlling units, etc. is key.

Additionally, the BAC Sales (Controlling Cross team) is supporting the regional leadership teams of the three regions EMEA North, EMEA South and MEE in management and steering activities. This includes owning the monthly forecast process as well as the annual budgeting and planning cycle.

To successfully manage these tasks and to further strengthen our support for our stakeholders we are looking for a (Senior) Controller with professional experience preferably from working in an international company

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: 449227 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid