Job Title : SAP CO-PS Lead Location : Pune, India, (Hybrid)

Position Overview :

As the SAP CO-PS Lead, you will be a key member of the SAP CoE team, responsible for driving and supporting Controlling (CO) and Project Systems (PS) functionalities across SAP ECC and S/4HANA platforms. This role involves direct engagement with implementation and AMS support partners, ensuring effective delivery and support of finance-related processes, including project controlling and period-end activities.

You will also play a vital role in the Central Finance (CFin) integration journey and ensure smooth coordination during project execution and operational support.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage SAP CO and PS processes across both SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments.

- Demonstrate strong expertise in handling commercial projects for industrial equipment businesses, from sales quotation to project closure, with MRP integration through networks.

- Support and optimize key processes such as Result Analysis, Project Costing, Settlements, and WBS/Network configurations.

- Drive seamless integration of CO and PS modules with FI, MM, SD, and PP.

- Act as the primary CO-PS lead from the SAP CoE team for the global S/4HANA "Aurora" implementation program, coordinating closely with implementation partners.

- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in coordination with central and local finance teams.

- Collaborate with SAP AMS vendors and internal SAP CoE teams to resolve incidents, deliver change requests, and drive enhancements.

- Promote adoption of SAP standard functionalities while reducing dependency on custom developments.

- Provide functional support for SAP Central Finance (CFin) integration from ECC and legacy systems into S/4HANA.

- Bring working knowledge of S/4HANA integration with embedded SAP BW for managerial (CO) reporting.

- Conduct knowledge transfer, training sessions, and mentor junior team members to build internal capability.

- Stay current with SAP S/4HANA innovations and continuously recommend improvements and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience :

- 10-12 years of hands-on experience in SAP CO and PS modules across ECC and S/4HANA platforms.

- Proven expertise in Result Analysis, Cost Objects, Project Settlements, and Budget Management.

- Strong background in SAP implementation, rollout, and AMS support projects.

- Experience working in complex global organizations with multiple stakeholders, including Digital Business Partners, Global Process Owners, Local Key Users, and external implementation partners.

- Solid understanding of SAP integration points with Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing processes.

- Prior involvement in SAP Central Finance (CFin) implementation is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

Education & Languages :

- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Engineering, or Computer Science.

- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.