SAP Controlling (CO) Manager

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Senior Associate for SAP CO advisory in Pune to help clients optimize financial planning, costing, and profitability across SAP CO and S/4HANA implementations. You will translate complex business needs into effective SAP CO solutions and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

In this role you will lead workshops, mentor junior consultants, and deliver end‑to‑end SAP CO projects, integrating with FI, MM, SD and PP while upholding PwC's values and commitment to client

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of SAP experience in S/4HANA CO implementations.
• Deep knowledge of CO sub-modules and integration with FI/MM/SD/PP.
• Experience with data migration and ETL processes.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Core SAP CO design, configuration, and implementation.
• Lead workshops and mentor junior consultants.
• Develop CO reports and analytics using SAP tools.

Skills

SAP CO

S/4HANA

E2E impl.

Consulting

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering

Job description

IN_Senior Associate_SAP CO_SAP_Advisory_Pune Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism SAP Management Level Senior Associate 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.

*Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose‑led and values‑driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world.

We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us .

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary A career within SAP Consulting services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients maximize the value of their SAP investment with offerings that address sales, finance, supply chain, engineering, and human capital. We provide comprehensive consulting, system integration and implementation services across multiple SAP applications, products and technologies. Simply put, we focus on delivering business led, technology enabled change for our clients including industry specific enterprise resource planning and the latest in mobile, analytics and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities: Core Technical & Functional Skills

Deep SAP CO Module Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in configuring and implementing all core CO sub‑modules: Product Costing (CO-PC) (including make‑to‑stock and make‑to‑order scenarios) Profitability Analysis (CO‑PA/PA) (both costing‑based and or account‑based in S/4HANA) Cost Object Controlling (Including Sales order costing, Result Analysis, Settlements) Cost Center Accounting (CCA) Profit Center Accounting (PCA) Internal Orders (IO) Material Ledger (ML) (configuration and activation for actual costing is highly preferred)

SAP S/4HANA Experience: Proven experience with S/4HANA Finance/Controlling, including migration/upgrade projects from SAP ECC, understanding simplifications in CO areas, and knowledge of the universal journal (ACDOCA table).

Integration Knowledge: Expertise in seamless integration of SAP CO with other key SAP modules, especially FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and PP (Production Planning).

Configuration and Customization: Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective SAP CO solutions through system configuration and customization.

Reporting & Analytics: Experience in developing financial controlling reports and dashboards using relevant SAP tools (e.g., Report Painter, CDS Views, Fiori apps, SAP Analytics Cloud ).

Data Migration: Hands‑on experience with data migration strategies and tools (ETL) to ensure data integrity and accuracy during system transitions.

Business Process & Project Management Skills

Business Process Analysis: Strong ability to analyze "As-Is" business processes, identify inefficiencies, conduct gap analysis, and design "To-Be" process models following SAP best practices.

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of core finance and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, period‑end closing activities, and financial reporting requirements.

Project Management: Experience in managing or leading SAP projects, including project planning, scope management, risk assessment, and adherence to methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.

Documentation & Testing: Proficiency in creating detailed functional specifications, configuration documents, test plans (unit, integration, UAT), and end‑user training manuals.

Soft Skills & Leadership Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills: Excellent logical thinking to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective solutions.

Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, non‑technical business users, and senior management.

Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead workshops, manage cross‑functional teams, and mentor junior consultants.

Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest SAP technologies, tools, and best practices, especially in the evolving S/4HANA landscape.

*Mandatory Skill Sets: SAP CO, S4HANA, E2E implementation, Consulting experience

Preferred Skill sets 4-15 years of SAP experience in S/4HANA CO implementations Deep and strong functional domain expertise in Controlling or related modules SAP Certification is a plus Years of Experience Required: 4-10 years of experience Education Qualification: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills SAP Service Management Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design {+ 21 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date September 4, 2026 Experience Level Senior Level