Solution Architect, SAP Controlling
Liebherr Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- Own the end-to-end Controlling solution architecture within the global S/4HANA template for Sales and Service companies, ensuring consistency, scalability and governance
- Design and govern global template solutions across core Controlling areas such as: Cost center and profit center accounting, Internal orders, Product costing and service costing, Margin analysis (CO-PA), Overhead controlling, Project and investment controlling and Management reporting structures
- Translate complex business and statutory requirements from multiple countries and divisions into harmonized, standard SAP solutions minimizing custom development, driving process harmonization and simplification
- Lead and facilitate global design workshops with Controlling and business stakeholders, including finance controllers and management reporting teams
- Design and govern the integration of S/4HANA Controlling with Finance, Sales and Distribution, Service and after-sales processes, Procurement, and Remanufacturing scenarios where costing is relevant
- Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing expert guidance across all project phases: Design, realization, testing, cutover, go-live and post go-live stabilization
- Contribute to change management activities, ensuring adoption of new processes and S/4HANA solutions
- Support the creation of solution documentation leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence
- Collaborate closely with an international, cross-functional team to deliver high quality, scalable solutions that support our global growth
- Travel (up to 30%) to Liebherr sites worldwide to engage directly with business teams and support deployments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- 7+ years of SAP Controlling experience, including significant exposure to SAP S/4HANA Controlling
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Lead consultant in international SAP programs or template-based rollouts
- Strong understanding of management accounting and controlling processes in Sales and Service-oriented businesses, ideally in industrial or equipment related industries
- Deep expertise in S/4HANA Controlling capabilities, including Universal Journal integration with CO, cost and profit center accounting, margin analysis (CO-PA), product and service costing, planning and allocation cycles and management reporting structures
- Experience designing global templates across multiple countries and legal entities
- Demonstrated ability to analyze business challenges and translate them into SAP solutions that drive efficiency and value
- Familiar with JIRA and Confluence (or similar tools) for task management and team collaboration
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages (e.g., German) are an advantage
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%) as required by project work
- SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting (CO) certification is a strong plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package that recognizes your expertise
- Flexible and hybrid working model
- Creative freedom and responsibility to shape processes and solutions in our global transformation
- Continuous learning and development with tailored training and certification opportunities
- Meal vouchers
- Life and accident insurance
- Option to include a premium private health insurance package as part of the flexible remuneration
- A safe, stable and international workplace within a trusted family business that invests in people
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SAP S/4HANA ControllingCost center accountingProfit center accountingInternal ordersProduct costingService costingMargin analysis (CO-PA)Overhead controllingProject controllingManagement reporting
Soft Skills
Communication skillsStakeholder managementCollaborationChange managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipFacilitationAdaptabilityCultural awareness
Certifications
SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting (CO) certification