(Senior) Controller - BAC Cross-Functional Controlling

<p><strong><span>We help the world run better</span></strong><span><br/>At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><span><strong>PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Are you interested in seeing SAP’s core from the Controlling side? Do you want to be part of a great team and actively shape the future of Business Area Controlling (BAC)? Then this might just be the right position for you:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Business Area Controlling Cross-Functional Controlling I team has an opening for a (Senior) Controller who is passionate about business and enjoys working with numbers.</span></p> <p><span>BAC Cross-Functional Controlling, as part of the Global Controlling team, is responsible for actively managing the P&amp;Ls of numerous cross-functional business units across the globe and across all Board Areas, as well as for being a trusted advisor and reliable business partner to the respective business leaders. Therefore, we are looking for a (Senior) Controller focusing on Controlling Business Partnering for multiple teams.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS</strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Manage financial performance of multiple business units</span></li> <li><span>Actively lead various activities to ensure overall financial performance, such as quarter end close, financial forecasting, budgeting</span></li> <li><span>Drive improvements and shape the future of Cross-Functional Controlling, including cross-unit projects that bring the entire Controlling organization forward</span></li> <li><span>Engage in preparation and financial validation of strategic and operational business cases</span></li> <li><span>Safeguard financial compliance</span></li> <li><span>Evaluation and monitoring of key financial risks and impact factors on the business</span></li> <li><span>Interact directly with top management both on the business side and within Controlling</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Do the following sound like you?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>I love it when details are given the attention they deserve. But when I have to pick between completely perfect and slow, or really good and fast, I’ll pick the latter</span></li> <li><span>I find it gut-wrenching to work with apathy</span></li> <li><span>I love to “learn by doing” with teammates who are helpful, kind, and fun</span></li> <li><span>I’m a teammate who is helpful, kind, and fun</span></li> <li><span>I value diversity and I appreciate opportunities to better understand the experiences of people who are different than me</span></li> <li><span>I have an agile mindset and am open to trying out new ways of working</span></li> <li><span>I get things done on time, even if it means I need to do creative but still compliant problem solving in ambiguous and novel situations</span></li> <li><span>I am self-organized and know how to prioritize topics</span></li> <li><span>I have strong personal commitment and stress resistance</span></li> <li><span>I enjoy presenting complex topics to senior management</span></li> <li><span>I am fluent in Business English</span></li> <li><span>I have excellent skills in SAP BW, ISP, and other common analytics applications, as well as MS Excel and MS PowerPoint</span></li> <li><span>I have at least two years of professional work experience with a focus on Finance / Controlling</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Yes? Great! Then w</strong><strong>hat are you waiting for? Submit your application today!</strong></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong><span>Bring out your best</span></strong><span><br/>SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand 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 two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand 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, you can bring out your best.  <br/><br/></span><strong><span>We win with inclusio