IN_Senior Manager_SAP CO_SAP_Advisory_Pune

PwC; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an experienced SAP CO Consultant at Senior Manager level in Pune to lead SAP CO implementations and support across CO modules. You will define cost accounting structures, integrate with FI/MM/SD, and drive business process improvements with clients.

Expect strong stakeholder engagement and hands-on configuration leadership. The role requires 10+ years in SAP CO, with a focus on costing, profitability analysis, and S/4HANA features.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP CO experience, with end-to-end project exposure.
• Experience in integration with FI, MM, SD modules.
• Proven ability to design cost flows, profitability models, and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement SAP CO modules (CEA, CCA, IO, PC, CO-PA, PCA).
• Design controlling processes and collaborate with finance for budgeting/forecasting.
• Coordinate testing (unit, integration, UAT) and support go-live activities.
• Provide L2/L3 SAP CO production support and troubleshoot data issues.
• Develop cost and profitability reports; perform variance analysis.

Skills

SAP CO

Costing & budgeting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA / Finance

Bachelor of Engineering/CA background

Tools

SAP GUI / Fiori

SAP S/4HANA CO

Excel advanced

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Job Description & Summary

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Responsibilities

Implementation & Configuration

• Configure and implement SAP CO modules:
• Cost Element Accounting (CEA)
• Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
• Internal Orders (IO)
• Product Costing (PC)
• Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
• Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Define controlling area, cost centers, profit centers, and cost elements.
• Set up allocation cycles, assessments, and distributions.

Business Process Design

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP CO solutions.
• Design cost flow structures and profitability models.
• Collaborate with finance teams for budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Support integration with other modules (FI, MM, SD, PP).

Testing & Deployment

• Prepare functional specifications (FS) and coordinate with technical teams.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).
• Support go-live activities and post-go-live stabilization.

Support & Maintenance

• Provide L2/L3 production support for SAP CO issues.
• Troubleshoot allocation errors, master data inconsistencies, and reporting issues.
• Perform system enhancements and optimizations.

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain reports:
• Cost reports
• Profitability reports
• Variance analysis
• Work with tools like:
• SAP Report Painter
• SAP BW / SAC (optional)
• Provide insights to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field.
• MBA / Finance background is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in SAP CO modules:
• CCA, PCA, IO, CO-PA, Product Costing
• Integration knowledge with:
• SAP FI (Financial Accounting)
• MM (Materials Management)
• SD (Sales & Distribution)
• Knowledge of:
• Costing methods (standard, actual costing)
• Profitability analysis (account-based / costing-based)
• Experience with S/4HANA CO features (preferred).

Functional Expertise

• Understanding of:
• Cost allocation processes
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Month-end closing activities
• Familiarity with financial statements and controlling concepts.

Tools & Technologies

• SAP GUI / Fiori Apps
• SAP S/4HANA (preferred)
• Excel (advanced)
• SAP BW, SAC, or reporting tools (good to have)

Mandatory skill sets

SAP CO

Preferred skill sets

SAP CO

Years of experience required

10+ years

Education qualification

Btech MBA MCA MTECH

Education

(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP Quality Management (QM)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 18, 2026