SAP CO Consultant

' : - ( - ) Experience: 6+ yrs Location: Pune Job Type: Full-time We are looking for an experienced SAP CO Consultant with strong expertise in Product Costing, COPA, S/4HANA, and manufacturing finance processes . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering successful SAP CO implementations and the ability to independently engage with business stakeholders at senior finance and leadership levels. This role is suited for a consulting professional who can translate complex finance and costing requirements into scalable SAP solutions while driving implementation activities from requirement gathering through deployment. Requirements Key Responsibilities - Lead and deliver end-to-end SAP CO implementation projects , from requirement gathering and solution design through configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization. - Configure and implement SAP CO processes across Product Costing, COPA, Cost Center Accounting, and Profitability Analysis . - Work extensively with manufacturing finance processes and ensure effective integration between SAP FI and CO . - Support PP-CO integration , including production costing and manufacturing-related controlling processes. - Implement and support S/4HANA capabilities including Material Ledger, Margin Analysis, and Universal Journal . - Conduct workshops with business users, finance teams, CFOs, and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and recommend appropriate SAP solutions. - Translate business requirements into functional specifications and SAP configuration. - Coordinate with technical, functional, and business teams throughout implementation and testing cycles. - Lead functional testing, defect resolution, user acceptance testing, cutover, and go-live activities. - Provide guidance on process improvements, reporting, costing methodologies, and financial controls. - Support project documentation, knowledge transfer, and post-go-live stabilization. - Travel to client locations when required for workshops, implementation activities, or project support. What's Makes You a Great Fit - 7–8 years of SAP CO experience with at least 2–3 complete implementation projects . Pure support experience will not qualify. - Strong hands-on expertise in Product Costing and COPA within manufacturing environments. - Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA , particularly Material Ledger, Margin Analysis, and Universal Journal concepts. - Strong understanding of FI-CO integration and manufacturing processes, including PP-CO integration. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to independently lead client workshops. - Confidence interacting with CFOs, Finance Heads, and senior business stakeholders . - Strong consulting, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills. - Willingness to travel to client locations as required. - CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) qualification is a strong advantage. - SAP CO/S/4HANA Management Accounting certification is preferred. - Exposure to RISE with SAP or GROW with SAP engagements is an advantage. - Knowledge of Group Reporting, PaPM, or SAC Planning is a plus. - Experience in industries such as auto ancillary, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or cement will be an added advantage.