Finance Specialist

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Job Description

APAC Service Delivery Hub Commercial Business Partner - Finance Specialist

What you'll do:

Business Management Ensure that forecasted deals are processed Serve as a valued Business Partner to the Sales teams in supporting customer requests and helping to minimize complexity for both Sales and the customer Target delivery of final outcomes with a focus on execution Mitigate any over-complicated processes with simple and efficient solutions (and recommend/drive process improvement moving forward) Build long-term business relationships with Sales teams and support business to focus beyond maximizing shortterm revenue achievement

Deal Structuring Advise the Account Executives on the standards for pricing, revenue recognition, compliance, contracting topics, other applicable SAP guidelines and policies (i.e. RCM, EHF, and others), and providing information when requested, plus, reviewing and commenting on deal structures Analyze the historical situation with customers, be capable of providing a preview of the potential pitfalls and issues for every particular business case, timely communication and follow up with the sales organization about any new facts or potential topics that may potentially affect the deal and/or contract with the Customer Proactively include and orchestrate the best resources from various teams to shape and review deals Guide colleagues through the various internal processes and try to minimize touchpoints wherever possible (inconjunction with the CBP for Services)

Advise the Account Executives on possible pre-approved changes to the specific contractual clauses When needed, participate in customer meetings (in person & virtual) to match customer's requirements with deal support guidelines in the best interest of the customer and SAP

Deal Approval Guide the Account Executives on DoA and approval processes Check the completeness and accuracy of, and approve, respective CPQ quotations Ensure that deals are approved in the proper manner and timeline according to internal deal approval processes and procedures. Take decisions and ownership for the deals assigned to you

Contract Drafting Create and ensure that the terms and conditions within our contracting documents (order forms, termination agreements, etc.) are in accordance with the approved CPQ quotation Secure the approval of contract terms per DoA and release the contract to Account Executives Engage the Field Legal team for second-level support for deep redlining Ensure the contract is signed by relevant authorized signatories on SAP's side Ensure there are no contract alterations after the return of the contract from the Customer Order-to-Invoice Support Release the contract for booking (On-Premise) Support booking-related clarification requests

What you bring:

At least 7+ years of professional experience within Finance, Legal, Operations or a similar role related to cloud business Work experience within a Shared Services Center is a plus Work experience within a global/virtual team is a plus Any experience with contracting and/or connected legal topics is a big plus EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law or related business background is an advantage but not mandatory Excellent communication skill is a must Extremely detail-oriented, organized and with strong follow-up skills Ability to multitask, prioritize and solve problems with little direct supervision Good command of MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Experience with SAP systems is a plus Demonstrated interest in or active use of AI tools in a professional setting is strongly preferred

Meet the Team:

The Team supports and processes small customers, midmarket enterprises or large corporations. The full product portfolio of SAP software is our daily business, no matter if it is our longtime served OnPremise area or our new generation — the Cloud. The company's pulse is palpable in the Deal Support area. Service Delivery Hub Commercial Business Partners act as a Deal Support Center for Account Executives all over the APAC region and supports them with Deal Structuring, Approval & Contract Drafting, as well as various activities, which are all in close connection to a Software License Deal.

Additional Information

About SAP With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improves people’s lives. As a leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.

We win with inclusion

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Company Description

At SAP, you'll belong to a diverse, international community that learns fast, shares openly, and celebrates impact. You'll have access to global peers, modern tools, and development pathways-so your ideas travel and your career grows. Expect mentoring, rotations, and certifications that build your craft quickly.

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