SAP FI/CO Consultant

Job Description For the leading international supplier of power transmission systems, we are seeking an Internal Consultant with consulting or key-user experience in SAP FI module (CO nice to have) to join an exciting project in Legnica, Poland. This role will focus on supporting the transition of a newly acquired plant into a standalone business. You will play an important role in managing operations of SAP Financial and Controlling areas on S/4HANA and coordinating the work of external service providers for ongoing operational support. As part of this transition, an existing S/4HANA environment will be cloned and re-configured to support new processes. You will be actively involved in both the implementation and the post-transition phase, ensuring that processes under your ownership are effectively aligned and supported in the new system. Key Responsibilities: System Management & Operation • Operate, support, and continuously improve the SAP S/4HANA system with focus on FICO (Finance & Controlling, tax and treasury). • Ensure availability, performance, and continuity of the SAP systems in a production environment (in alignment with the hosting partner). • Act as system owner for finance-related modules, driving technical and functional stability. • Act as subject matter expert for technical questions on (financial) reporting. System Enhancements • Conduct basic configuration in FI and CO modules, based on business requirements. • Implement and document minor changes, enhancements, and optimizations without reliance on external partners. • Collaborate with key users and business process owners to translate functional needs into technical solutions. • Create and maintain functional specifications for development objects where needed. Operational Support & Problem Solving • Act as second-level support for SAP FI CO-related incidents and requests. • Manage change requests, create documentation, and execute updates through defined change processes. • Troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions efficiently in alignment with internal and external support teams. • Perform regular health checks, master data validations, and process monitoring. Project & Rollout Support • Participate in SAP S/4HANA projects, including upgrades, rollouts and extensions, with focus on FICO processes. • Participate in system testing, data migration, and cutover activities as needed. • Collaborate with business process owners to define and refine end-to-end process flows in production, inventory, and warehouse management. Integration Management • Support and maintain interfaces between SAP and third-party systems (e.g., payroll providers, banks and consolidation tools). • Monitor and troubleshoot data exchange processes, including IDOCs, BAPIs, and APIs. Requirements: Education & Certification • Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or similar. • Additional training in S/4HANA environment is highly valued. Professional Experience & Skills • +/- 3 years of SAP experience, with deep technical and functional knowledge in SAP FICO. • Understanding of business processes in finance and controlling. • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive plant context. • Ability to implement and run configuration changes, without external consultants is very nice to have. • Experience with SAP maintenance, system operations, and basic BASIS understanding is a plus. Soft Skills • Analytical problem-solving ability and a hands-on, can-do mentality. • Structured, independent, and reliable working style. • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations. • Excellent communication skills in English language are required. Optional and beneficial experience • Basic understanding of SAP HCM and SuccessFactors, allowing basic support and continuous support of the modules and functionalities • Knowledge of SuccessFactors integration with SAP HCM and cloud-to-on-premise connectivity. • Experience in acting as system owner for HR-related modules. • Training and/or certification in SAP SuccessFactors are beneficial. Benefits: • Opportunity to play a key role in a significant SAP transition and optimization project. • Stable work at End-Client as an internal SAP Consultant and Process Owner. • Long-term, stable cooperation with high-impact SAP logistics and production projects. • Work with a globally recognized leader in automotive sector. • Private healthcare – Medicover. • Sports card – MultiSport, Medicover Sport. • MultiLife. • Recreation subsidy. • Additional social benefits. • Retirement Program after 1 year. • Subsidy for training and courses. • Remote work available. • Flexible working hours.