SAP FI/CO Functional Lead

At Sunlight Group, we are shaping the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a strong passion for performance and continuous improvement. Guided by our vision of transforming energy storage solutions to power a sustainable tomorrow, we operate with a deep sense of environmental responsibility and a culture rooted in openness and respect. By leveraging data and insights, we deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions that support our mission of driving an all-electric future through high-quality, cutting-edge technologies. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we foster an agile and collaborative environment where our people are empowered to grow, contribute, and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a SAP FI/CO Functional Lead to own the Finance & Controlling domain within our global SAP S/4HANA landscape. In this role, you will ensure financial process integrity, seamless cross-module integration, and strong governance alignment, while enabling scalable rollouts across multiple company codes and international subsidiaries. You will play a key role in aligning financial architecture with operational processes, supporting manufacturing costing complexity (MTS/MTO), intercompany flows, and global reporting requirements.

Key activities and responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain S/4HANA FI/CO template and standards
• Ensure master data consistency (GL, cost/profit centers)
• Drive harmonization across entities
• Act as key liaison between IT and Finance stakeholders
• Configure and optimize FI/CO processes (GL, AR/AP, Asset Accounting, Costing)
• Ensure integration with MM, SD, PP, QM
• Support intercompany and margin analysis
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities
• Ensure accurate financial impact of production and costing processes
• Manage variance, material valuation, and cross-plant flows
• Lead FI/CO in S/4HANA rollouts and migrations
• Ensure data integrity and multi-company alignment
• Support post-go-live stabilization and issue resolution
• Ensure reliable financial reporting and profitability analysis
• Align with BI/analytics initiatives
• Support financial KPIs and performance monitoring
• Assess financial impact of upgrades, rollouts, and integration changes
• Support testing and governance
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field. MSc. is considered a plus
• At least 5 years experience in SAP FI/CO configuration
• Strong S/4HANA Finance knowledge (Universal Journal, Margin Analysis)
• Experience in manufacturing environments with product costing complexity
• Deep understanding of FI integration with MM, SD, PP
• Experience in multi-company and international environments
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Structured, governance-oriented thinking
• Ability to work effectively in transformation and rollout environments
• Cross-functional leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal knowledge of English. Knowledge of an additional language is a plus

Benefits

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

  💸 Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

  👩‍⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family

  🧘🏻 Employee wellness program & initiatives

  📚 Continuous training opportunities

  ⭐ Developmental feedback framework & career path

  ✈️ International mobility opportunities