SAP Controlling (CO) Architect

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SAP Controlling ArchitectJob Title

SAP Controlling ArchitectLocation: Mumbai / Bangalore / Pune / HyderabadGrade: E1 / E2Experience: 18-20+ YearsRole SummarySeeking a highly experienced SAP CO Architect with expertise in SAP FICO, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Product Costing, COPA, and S/4HANA Finance transformation. The role will lead solution architecture, business process design, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide SAP CO implementations.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution ArchitectureLead end-to-end SAP CO solution design and architecture.Define target-state controlling processes aligned to business goals.Conduct fit-gap analysis, workshops, and architecture governance.Drive SAP best practices and S/4HANA innovations.

SAP CO Functional Leadership Implement and optimize

Cost Center Accounting (CCA)Internal Orders (IO)Profit Center Accounting (PCA)Product Costing & Cost Object ControllingActivity-Based Costing (ABC)Overhead Cost ControllingMaterial Ledger & Actual CostingCost Component StructureProfitability Analysis (CO-PA) & Margin AnalysisTransfer PricingBudgeting, Planning, Variance Analysis, Assessments & DistributionsBusiness TransformationDesign planning and controlling frameworks.Support month-end/year-end close processes.Drive profitability and cost optimization initiatives.Enable management reporting and analytics.Integration & S/4HANAArchitect integrations with SAP FI, S/4HANA Finance, MM, SD, PP, PS, EWM, BW/4HANA, SAC, MDG, and third-party planning/reporting tools.Lead ECC to S/4HANA Finance transformations.Design

Universal Journal, Margin Analysis, Product Costing, Material Ledger, and Finance modernization solutions.Mandatory SkillsSAP COStrong experience in Cost Center Accounting, Cost Allocation, Assessments, Statistical Key Figures, Internal Orders, Settlement Processes, Product Costing, Inventory Valuation, Actual Costing, COPA, Margin Reporting, Profit Center Accounting, and Transfer Pricing.SAP S/4HANAExpertise in Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Margin

Analysis, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, Embedded Analytics, Group Reporting Integration, Fiori, and Financial Close processes.Preferred SkillsSAP FICO, SAP Group Reporting, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Datasphere, SAP BTP, SAP PaPM, and SAP IBP.Leadership ResponsibilitiesAct as Lead Architect for SAP CO transformation programs.Lead global onsite/offshore delivery teams.Conduct executive workshops and stakeholder discussions.Support governance, pre-sales, solutioning, estimations, and proposal development.Mentor consultants and build

Finance & Controlling capabilities.QualificationsBachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, IT, or related field.SAP FICO/CO and SAP S/4HANA Finance certifications preferred.CA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.Preferred IndustriesManufacturing, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Engineering & Construction.