Senior Finance Specialist - Consumption CoE Global Team

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About the Role

The Consumption CoE Global Team is seeking a Senior Finance Operations Specialist to play a pivotal role in supporting our commercial and finance teams. You will be responsible for overseeing the tracking of fund usage, preparing and validating balance statements, and ensuring operational excellence for Private Cloud deals—primarily in the NA & MEE region. As a senior team member, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and leadership, providing expertise on complex financial and operational matters. You will also guide junior colleagues, drive process optimizations, and enable robust change management in collaboration with the sales organization. By leveraging your expertise and leadership skills, you will be instrumental in shaping process improvements and ensuring client satisfaction at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Own the preparation and review of contract documents, ensuring changes in consumption are precisely executed and fully documented.
• Lead the creation, validation, and optimization of monthly balance statements and fund balances, escalating issues and implementing improvements as needed.
• Act as a subject matter expert by analyzing inquiries, performing complex calculations, and proactively identifying discrepancies against contractual agreements and consumption data.
• Serve as the primary escalation point of contact for internal customers on consumption and cloud-related financial topics.
• Proactively collaborate and build partnerships with SAP support teams (O2I, Sales, IT-Support, Commercial, Provisioning, Revenue Recognition) to resolve critical issues and align on business outcomes.
• Champion and drive process enhancements to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction across the team; lead knowledge sharing and best practice initiatives.
• Independently manage and resolve the most complex cases, providing guidance and mentoring to team members.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic, analytical thinker and adept problem solver with exceptional attention to detail and a relentless drive for high-quality results.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP systems; proven ability to leverage SAP tools in daily work (preferred).
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas & data analysis.
• Demonstrated initiative, with a proactive and self-directed approach; comfortable driving change and influencing decision-making at multiple levels.
• Fast learner, adaptable to changing priorities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to partner, influence, and foster collaboration across global, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; German language proficiency is highly valued.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or related departments, with demonstrated expertise in complex financial operations.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP support modules, CRM and process management tools.
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively within globally distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Track record of successfully executing complex, high-impact projects; experience providing guidance, training, or leadership to team members.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting, controlling, process management, and best practices within finance operations.

Your Impact and Development

As a Senior Finance Operations Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our financial operations, working with cutting-edge cloud technology and various systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise and make a significant impact within a dynamic and rapidly growing field. If you are driven by a passion for continuous learning and excellence, this is the place to be.

You will:

• Deepen Your Expertise in Cloud Technology: Gain an advanced understanding of cloud services and their integration with complex financial operations. You will work directly with the latest cloud platforms and tools, applying your knowledge to drive strategic solutions.
• Harness Multiple Systems and Software: Enhance your proficiency in multiple systems and software used in finance operations. This role will challenge you to master advanced tools and technologies, preparing you for diverse and sophisticated challenges within the finance and tech industries.
• Experience Continuous Professional Growth: The role offers substantial opportunities for professional development. You will be encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities, tackle new challenges, and expand your strategic and operational skill set, fostering both personal and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Leading Experts: Work alongside a diverse team of top professionals who are experts in their fields. This collaboration will provide you with valuable insights, mentorship, and support, enabling you to excel in your role and advance your career.
• Drive Change and Innovation: As a senior team member, you will be instrumental in shaping process improvements and driving change management initiatives. Your strategic input will be crucial in optimizing operations and ensuring client satisfaction at scale.

We are SAP

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

Our inclusion promise

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

 Requisition ID:431171 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time  | Additional Locations: