SAP CO Manager with German

EY; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 338,696 - 423,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Diverse and inclusive culture

Transformative leadership

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced SAP CO Manager / Team Lead in Katowice, Poland. The position involves leading SAP CO workstreams in large-scale S/4HANA implementations, engaging stakeholders, and managing teams. Candidates must have 8–12+ years of SAP CO experience, expertise in CO processes, and a strong leadership presence. The role allows hybrid work (2 days in office, 3 days remote) and provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and innovative solutions in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of SAP CO experience as a CO Lead/Manager.
• Hands-on expertise in FI–CO integration for manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of CO–PA, Product Costing, and Profit Center Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP CO workstreams in large-scale implementations.
• Own end-to-end solution design and delivery.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and governance.

Skills

Leadership presence

SAP CO expertise

Consulting mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Activate

BPC/SAC

Job description

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced SAP CO Manager / Team Lead who combines deep hands‑on SAP CO expertise with the ability to lead projects, define solutions, and manage consulting teams. In this role, you will work directly with business stakeholders, shaping Controlling solutions across global S/4HANA programs and supporting clients through complex finance and cost‑accounting transformations. Your work will directly contribute to building more efficient, data‑driven organizations — a key part of our purpose of Building a Better Working World.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a SAP CO Manager, you will lead SAP CO workstreams in large‑scale ECC and S/4HANA implementations, own end‑to‑end solution design, and ensure high‑quality delivery across the full project lifecycle. You will combine hands‑on configuration expertise with leadership of CO consultants and close alignment with FI, MM, SD, PP and other teams. You will also drive stakeholder engagement, support governance, and solve complex functional and integration challenges.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams, coordinate integrated workstreams, and manage stakeholders.
• Deep hands‑on SAP CO expertise, including solution design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong consulting mindset: ownership, communication excellence, problem‑solving, and ability to operate in global, cross‑functional environments.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8–12+ years of SAP CO experience, including proven experience as CO Lead / Manager / Workstream Lead.
• Hands‑on expertise in FI–CO integration and Controlling processes for manufacturing (production, supply chain).
• Deep knowledge of CO‑PA (account‑based), Product Costing, Profit Center Accounting.
• Experience in at least 2 full‑cycle S/4HANA implementations or conversions.
• Ability to manage consultants across multiple countries and work within complex global IT structures.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end business processes, data migration, configuration, and change management.
• Readiness to participate in SAP Consulting implementation projects with a focus on developing new solutions and expanding system functionalities within the scope of R&D activities.
• Hands‑on approach to collaborating with R&D teams to identify and implement best practices and new SAP solutions that may enhance the efficiency of business processes.
• Willingness to report the progress of R&D projects and documenting the results of implementations, as well as post‑implementation review.
• Practical, hands‑on expertise in designing, testing, and implementing SAP solutions — from workshops and pilots to proof‑of‑concepts and deployment of new or improved system features.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with SAP Activate, SAP RISE, SAP Cloud editions, and past ECC environments.
• Exposure to planning tools (BPC, SAC).
• Experience in multi‑country rollouts and multinational manufacturing projects.
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification.
• Understanding of business controls, audit, and compliance requirements.

What We Look For

We’re looking for a passionate expert with strong business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead others through complex technology transformations. If you enjoy solving challenging problems, working with global teams, and driving measurable impact for clients — you will thrive in this role.

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever‑expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long‑term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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