Controlling Expert – Automation & Process Excellence (f/m/d)

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Job Description

What you'll build

• Drive forward deployed engineering and automation within TCC — identify, prioritize, and lead automation initiatives across controlling processes, combining AI-driven and classical approaches.

• Translate complex Finance domain requirements — including cross-process dependencies and exception scenarios — into structured, implementation-ready specifications for technical partners.

• Develop reusable automation standards and playbooks to prevent redundant solutions and drive consistency across recurring process patterns in TCC.

• Co-drive end-to-end process design and data quality improvements in close partnership with Controlling teams, CPIT, and adjacent Finance functions.

• Advance the broader TCC Transformation — create structures that shift more capacity toward working on the process, and generate measurable value for Field Finance as TCC's key customer.

• Manage cross-functional alignment and communicate progress and trade-offs clearly at senior and Executive level.

What you bring

Required

• Degree in Business Administration or a comparable field.

• 8+ years of professional experience within SAP or a comparable global organization, with a track record across Finance, Controlling, or closely adjacent strategic functions.

• First-hand experience in commercial Finance or field-facing roles — e.g. CFO Office, strategic deal management, or Field Finance support. Understanding of how TCC's internal customers operate is a key differentiator for this role.

• AI-first working style: active practitioner of AI-augmented workflows; hands-on experience with Joule Work Desktop, AI-assisted development (e.g. Cloud Code / Vibe Coding), and automation tooling such as Power Automate.

• Solid understanding of SAP's key Finance KPIs and Cloud business model — Cloud Revenue, cost structures, and the interplay between commercial and financial metrics.

• Outstanding communication skills with a proven track record of engaging and influencing at C-Suite and Executive Board level.

• Well-established cross-functional network within SAP; ability to drive results and alignment without direct authority across a complex, matrixed organization.

• Excellent command of both English and German, written and oral — required.

Preferred

• Background in Controlling or Finance operations; familiarity with how SAP's Controlling processes connect to business outcomes, even without deep operational exposure.

• Experience initiating and delivering automation or process improvement projects — including self-driven, day-to-day efficiency improvements.

• Background in software development or scripting (e.g. Python, low-code/no-code platforms) — a technical development mindset is a clear advantage.

• Familiarity with requirements engineering or structured business case development.

Where you belong

You will join the Topline & Customer Controlling (TCC) organization within Global Finance at SAP. TCC acts as a business partner to Field Finance and commercial stakeholders — translating finance processes into operational excellence and stewarding SAP's topline controlling agenda. This role sits at the intersection of Finance expertise and forward-deployed automation: you will help TCC move from working in processes to actively designing, improving, and automating them — driving structural efficiency that scales across the organization.

Additional Information

Work Area: Finance / Controlling

Company: SAP SE

Location: Walldorf, Germany

Expected Travel: 0 - 10%

Career Status: Professional

Employment Type: Regular Full Time or Part Time

Career Level: T4PF (Controlling Expert)

Grade Level: C1-29 to C1-31

Hiring Manager: Sven Wolf

Recruiter: Carolin Maier

The position can be filled as part time position.

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