About the role
As an SAP CO Senior Consultant, you will make an impact by leading and optimizing Controlling (CO) processes that support financial transparency, cost management, and strategic decision‑making. You will be a valued member of the SAP Finance team and collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, best‑practice SAP solutions that drive operational and financial efficiency.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the functional design, configuration, and support of SAP CO processes
- Analyze business and financial requirements and translate them into SAP CO solutions
- Configure and optimize core CO components such as Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis (CO‑PA)
- Support integrations between SAP FI and CO, ensuring data consistency and accuracy
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align controlling solutions with business objectives
- Provide functional expertise, troubleshooting, and support for SAP CO incidents and enhancements
- Participate in workshops, requirement‑gathering sessions, and user training activities
- Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, governance standards, and proper documentation
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position may follow a hybrid work model.
Working arrangements may change depending on project and business needs, and we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
- Ample experience as a functional consultant working with SAP CO
- Strong hands‑on knowledge of core SAP CO modules and financial controlling processes
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, cost control, and profitability analysis
- Experience working in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
These will help you stand out
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance transformations
- SAP certifications in Controlling (CO)
- Knowledge of integration with other SAP modules (FI, MM, SD, PP)
- Experience working in complex or multinational environments
- Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting strengths to this role.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.