Sap CO Consultant

Job Description & Summary

Objective of the Role:

you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

*Job Position Level- Associate/Senior Associate/Manager | Skill-SAP CO | Competency-SAP | LOS-Advisory | Location PAN India

*Key Responsibilities:

Core Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep SAP CO Module Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in configuring and implementing all core CO sub-modules:
• Product Costing (CO-PC) (including make-to-stock and make-to-order scenarios)
• Profitability Analysis (CO-PA/PA) (both costing-based and or account-based in S/4HANA)
• Cost Object Controlling (Including Sales order costing, Result Analysis, Settlements)
• Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
• Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Internal Orders (IO)
• Material Ledger (ML) (configuration and activation for actual costing is highly preferred)
• SAP S/4HANA Experience: Proven experience with S/4HANA Finance/Controlling, including migration/upgrade projects from SAP ECC, understanding simplifications in CO areas, and knowledge of the universal journal (ACDOCA table).
• Integration Knowledge: Expertise in seamless integration of SAP CO with other key SAP modules, especially FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and PP (Production Planning).
• Configuration and Customization: Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective SAP CO solutions through system configuration and customization.
• Reporting & Analytics: Experience in developing financial controlling reports and dashboards using relevant SAP tools (e.g., Report Painter, CDS Views, Fiori apps, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Data Migration: Hands-on experience with data migration strategies and tools (ETL) to ensure data integrity and accuracy during system transitions.

Business Process & Project Management Skills

• Business Process Analysis: Strong ability to analyze "As-Is" business processes, identify inefficiencies, conduct gap analysis, and design "To-Be" process models following SAP best practices.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of core finance and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, period-end closing activities, and financial reporting requirements.
• Project Management: Experience in managing or leading SAP projects, including project planning, scope management, risk assessment, and adherence to methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.
• Documentation & Testing: Proficiency in creating detailed functional specifications, configuration documents, test plans (unit, integration, UAT), and end-user training manuals.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent logical thinking to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, non-technical business users, and senior management.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead workshops, manage cross-functional teams, and mentor junior consultants.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest SAP technologies, tools, and best practices, especially in the evolving S/4HANA landscape.

*Mandatory Skills: SAP CO, S4HANA, E2E implementation, Consulting experience

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4-10 years of SAP experience in S/4HANA CO implementations
• Deep and strong functional domain expertise in Controlling or related modules
• SAP Certification is a plus

Years of Experience: 7-13 years of experience

Education: Masters or bachelor’s degree in engineering