Sap Co Consultant

Role & responsibilities

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled SAP Account-Based CO-PA / Margin Analysis specialist to lead design, configuration, and support of profitability reporting on SAP S/4HANA. This role focuses on the Universal Journal-based Margin Analysis model, ensuring real-time, GL-reconciled profitability data across products, customers, and markets, without the reconciliation gaps typical of classic costing-based CO-PA.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and support Account-Based CO-PA / Margin Analysis in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) on S/4HANA

Define and maintain characteristics (fixed and custom), attributes, and derivation rules for margin reporting

Configure cost of goods sold (COGS) splitting, production variance categorization, and PA transfer structures

Set up and maintain document splitting, revenue and cost element mapping, and profitability segment characteristics

Ensure real-time reconciliation between FI, CO, and Margin Analysis by design (no periodic true-up needed)

Partner with SD, MM, and Production Planning teams to validate revenue, cost, and variance flows into Margin Analysis

Support month-end/quarter-end close activities related to profitability and margin reporting

Lead or support S/4HANA migration/conversion projects, including redesign from classic costing-based CO-PA to Account-Based Margin Analysis

Design and build reports using Report Painter, Embedded Analytics (Fiori/CDS views), or SAC for margin and profitability analysis

Work with business/finance stakeholders to gather requirements for new profitability dimensions, market segments, or products

Prepare functional specifications and coordinate with ABAP/BASIS teams on enhancements, BAdIs, and custom derivations

Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT for margin analysis functionality

Provide production support and troubleshoot profitability/margin data discrepancies

Document configuration, data flows, and training materials for finance and controlling teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

6+ years of SAP Controlling (CO) experience, with hands-on Account-Based CO-PA / Margin Analysis configuration

Strong understanding of the S/4HANA Universal Journal (ACDOCA) architecture and how Margin Analysis replaces classic CO-PA

Experience with COGS split, PA transfer structures, and production variance settlement to Margin Analysis

Solid grasp of integration points with SD (billing/revenue), MM (costs), and FI-GL

Experience with document splitting and its impact on profitability segment derivation

Familiarity with Embedded Analytics, CDS views, Fiori apps (e.g., Margin Analysis apps), or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for reporting

Understanding of the differences/tradeoffs between costing-based and account-based CO-PA, and rationale for migration

Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and finance/business teams

Experience with Agile/Waterfall project methodologies