(Senior) Controller for Cloud Revenue and Current Cloud Backlog CoE - Ireland

 We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

Meet the team: 

Organizationally located within Global Controlling, the Cloud CoE Team acts as an advisor for SAP's Finance,
Portfolio and Cloud Business organization across the globe. The team is instrumental in steering SAP’s strive
for operational excellence, requiring high-quality standards in analysis, reporting, and support for educated
decision-making. Our portfolio includes:

• Cloud Topline: Cloud Revenue, Current Cloud Backlog, Cloud Bookings, Cloud Renewals
• Cloud Total Cost of Operations (TCO)
• Cloud Floor Pricing
• Cloud Capacity Management

The Cloud Revenue & Current Cloud Backlog Subscription CoE is a specialized team focused on SAP's
subscription business. As a controller, you will drive budget, forecast and actuals processes for a specific
region, providing key results to our stakeholders. You will also ensure compliance of CCB actuals by detecting,
raising, and providing solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for and an expert in the Commit2Consum
business model.

What you'll do:
• Execute Cloud Topline Planning (Forecast/Budget) & Actual Processes
• Understand key metrics of SAP’s Cloud business, strategy and operations, including services, solutions,
and organizational structure
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance during the quarterly closing process
• Actively support regional stakeholders regarding Cloud Revenue and Current Cloud Backlog
• Drive continuous improvement of topline-related processes, especially in the context of automation and
major business process enhancements to ensure compliance and high process efficiency
• Work closely and effectively with Business Units/Regions as a "Trusted Business Advisor" by
understanding business needs, behavior, operations, and supporting them in their controlling
requirements
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Commit2Consume business model

What you bring:
• Excellent University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (Ideally experience or
majored in Controlling, Finance or Accounting)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a finance function
• Expert level expertise in MS Excel, with proficiency using formulas, pivot tables, linked worksheets, and
charts
• Experience with SAP products (e.g. SAP CO/FI, Business Warehouse, Revenue Accounting & Reporting)
• Knowledge of revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15) is preferred
• Strong communication and social skills and the ability to understand complex frameworks
• Proven skills in coordinating between different stakeholders (Business / Controlling / Board etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Self-managed, high customer orientation
• Fluent in English

​Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 408791  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.