SAP Specialist (Financial & Controlling)

Job Description For our new Customer, the leading international supplier of power transmission systems, we are seeking a SAP Specialist / Internal Consultant with good experience in Financial & Controlling 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 a critical role in managing operation of SAP Financial and HCM/SuccessFactors 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. Hands-on Configuration, Enhancements & Development • Independently conduct basic hands-on configuration in FICO 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 FICO-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. Change & Release Management • Manage SAP change requests, coordinate testing, and ensure proper release into production. • Document and maintain system configurations and process flows (in alignment with business functions). 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. • SAP certifications in FICO preferred. • Additional training in S/4HANA environment is highly valued. Professional Experience • Minimum 5 years of SAP experience, with deep technical and functional knowledge in SAP FICO. • Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive plant context. • Demonstrated ability to implement and run configuration changes independently, without external consultants. • Experience with SAP maintenance, system operations, and basic BASIS understanding is a plus. Technical & Functional Skills • Solid understanding of business processes in finance and controlling. • Practical experience in customizing SAP, role-based authorizations, and data management. Soft Skills • Strong 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 Polish and 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