SAP Principal Consultant – SAP CO Projects

DATAGROUP

. Advise clients on their individual journey to S/4HANA and beyond .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeGermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in SAP Finance solutions, particularly in S/4HANA implementations and Management Accounting (CO). Possesses strong process design capabilities and a customer-focused approach, with proficiency in German and English.

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SAP S/4HANA ImplementationManagement Accounting (CO)Product CostingProfitability Analysis (CO-PA)German Language Skills (C1 Level)

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Hard Skills

Process DesignBusiness Process OptimizationProfit Center AccountingSegment ReportingMaterial LedgerActual CostingStandard Costing

Soft Skills

Customer FocusService OrientationStructured Working Style

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on their individual journey to S/4HANA and beyond
Implement new business processes, optimize existing business processes, and support migrations and release upgrades in SAP CO
Advise clients on process design
Design and implement requested functionality in SAP systems
Independently manage and lead CO consulting projects
Share knowledge, provide subject-matter support, and coach team members, project staff, and junior SAP consultants
Support the pre-sales team with subject-matter questions and customer interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6 years of experience in process and implementation consulting for SAP Finance solutions
Ideally, experience with SAP S/4HANA in implementation or conversion projects in Management Accounting (CO)
In-depth knowledge of Product Costing
In-depth knowledge of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
In-depth knowledge of actual and standard costing
Knowledge of profit center accounting, segment reporting, and Material Ledger in S/4HANA
Excellent understanding of business processes in Controlling
Structured working style, strong customer focus, and a pronounced service orientation
German language skills at C1 level or higher, both written and spoken
Good command of English
Willingness to work on client sites, involving approximately 30% travel on average
Option to work from offices in Ulm, Stuttgart, Montabaur, Munich, Rosenheim, Dortmund, or Cologne, as well as from home

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individual training opportunities and diverse career development prospects
Personal onboarding mentor
Flat hierarchies and a strong feedback culture
Regular employee performance discussions
Flexible working hours
Remote work options
Company bike leasing program
Sponsorship of participation in sporting events
Equipment available through the company’s DATAGROUP shop
Subsidized occupational pension scheme
Corporate Benefits
Scope for shaping your work and taking personal responsibility
Individual training strategies and personalized career paths
More than 30 locations across Germany and the option to work remotely