Job Description
The SAP FI-CO Architect / Central Key User is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) solutions. This role bridges business and IT, ensuring that SAP systems align with financial processes, compliance requirements, and strategic goals. The Central Key User also acts as a liaison between end users and the SAP support team, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement.
Architecture & Design
- Design and implement SAP FI / CO architecture for S / 4HANA, ECC, and hybrid environments
- Define and maintain the chart of accounts, financial data models, and integration with other SAP and non-SAP systems
- Lead the implementation of Central Finance (CFin), Group Reporting, and Treasury Management solutions
Process Optimization
Analyze and improve finance processes including AP, AR, GL, AA, CO, and COPASupport digital transformation initiatives using SAP Fiori, BTP, RPA, and embedded analyticsEnsure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local tax regulationsProject Leadership
Lead SAP finance projects (greenfield, brownfield, or hybrid)Manage data migration, master data governance (MDG), and financial consolidationsCoordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendorsCentral Key User Duties
Act as the primary contact for finance-related SAP issues and enhancementsConduct training sessions and workshops for end usersDocument business processes, test cases, and system configurationsProvide first-level support and escalate issues to SAP support when necessaryQualifications
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA) and CO (CCA, PCA, COPA, Internal Orders)Experience with Central Finance, Treasury, and Group ReportingFamiliarity with SAP integration (MM, HR, SD, PP), SAP BTP, Fiori, and GRCProficiency in financial data modeling and reportingSoft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder managementLeadership and mentoring capabilitiesAbility to work independently and in cross-functional teamsEducation & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, or related fieldSAP certifications in FI / CO or S / 4HANA Finance preferred4–16+ years of SAP experience, with at least 3 years in an architect or key user roleExperience in full-cycle SAP implementations and support projectsAdditional Information
What we offer :
The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December;Hybrid schedule – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;Sports benefits - It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products / services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that allows you to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days / year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you’ll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and various languages are spoken in our company.