Working Student (f/m/d) - SAP Business Suite Controlling

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 do

• Support financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, latest estimates, and quarterly/annual reporting for Finance & Spend Management (F&SM), leveraging tools such as Excel and SAP systems to enhance efficiency and speed of delivery.
• Prepare and deliver data extracts and presentations for internal stakeholders (e.g., business partners, investor relations, group controlling), utilizing reporting tools (e.g., SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI) and selective automation/AI to streamline data preparation and improve turnaround time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities and ensure timely execution of deliverables, contributing to efficient and well-aligned workflows across functions.
• Analyze F&SM business performance and trends, generating insights and identifying improvement opportunities, supported by advanced analytics and selective AI-driven capabilities where appropriate.
• Support financial closing, reporting, and quality assurance processes, including standard and ad-hoc reports, applying tools (e.g., Excel, SAP) and AI-enabled checks where relevant to cross-validate results and ensure high data accuracy in line with the four-eye principle.
• Support the controlling team with ad hoc reporting requests, data analysis, and special projects as-needed basis, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of insights as business needs evolv

What you bring

• Student (f/m/d) pursuing a degree at a university or university of applied sciences, preferably in Business Administration, Controlling, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP or similar financial/reporting systems is a plus.
• Solid communication skills in English and German, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey information to diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and structured mindset with a high level of reliability, ownership, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Quick learner with an affinity for digital tools and emerging technologies (including AI), combined with a systematic and efficient approach to data handling and problem-solving.

Meet your team

As part of the Finance and Spend Management (F&SM) Controlling team, you will primarily support the F&SM business while also contributing to other solution areas as needed. The team consists of highly experienced Controllers who proactively drive a broad range of topics, including support for Sales and, in some cases, Marketing teams, development of business cases and financial models, as well as portfolio, profitability, and margin analyses. In parallel, the team continuously works on streamlining end-to-end processes and collaborates closely across multiple functions.

While striving for excellence and high performance, the team equally values work-life balance, strong collaboration, and maintaining a positive and enjoyable team culture

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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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 456884 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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