Senior Controller - Cloud Bookings & Renewals CoE

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. 

YOUR FUTURE ROLE  

• Responsibility for Cloud Bookings and Renewal Rate Actuals and close alignment with stakeholders from the business.
• Work closely and in an effective collaboration with our Business partners in the Regions as a trusted business advisor by understanding the business needs, behavior, and supporting them in their controlling requirements.
• Think cross-boundaries and provide in-depth analysis to support senior management in achieving the company’s objectives.
• Communicate proactively with key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement process, especially in the context of the automation / improvement of major business processes.
• Work closely and in an effective collaboration with Business Units / Regions as a Trusted Business Advisor by understanding the business needs, behavior, and supporting them in their controlling requirements.

YOUR PROFILE    

• Graduate of a University (Bachelor or Master)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to address complex problems under pressure while coping with deadlines
• Self-managed working style with high customer orientation
• Deep analytical skills and a high affinity for business processes and their steady improvement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products
• Ability to work in international teams and communicate both face to face as well as through virtual communication channels
• Fluent in English (written & verbal)
• Knowledge of Cloud Business Model is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding in ISP, CRM / Harmony, or BW is a plus
• Knowledge of O2C, O2I or other sales related processes is a plus
• Experience within Controlling is a plus
• Experience in a fast-moving business environment 

ABOUT THE TEAM 
Organizationally located within Global Controlling, the Cloud Controlling CoE team acts as trusted business partner for SAPs Finance (e.g. LoB CFOs), Portfolio and Cloud Business organization. The team actively engages in steering SAP’s strive for operational excellence. Hereby, a high-quality standard in analysis, reporting and supporting educated decision-making is essential to succeed. Our Portfolio comprises: Cloud Topline: Cloud Revenue & CCB, Cloud Bookings & Renewals; Cloud Total Cost of Operations (TCO); Cloud Floor Pricing; Cloud Capacity Management. Within the Cloud CoE we are working closely together to ensure the best outcome for SAP.

The Cloud Bookings & Renewal Center of Expertise (CoE) is a special unit within Cloud Controlling CoE with a focus on New & Upsell Booking and the Renewal Rate/Churn of SAP. Major objective is to centrally provide Controlling services for Cloud Bookings, Renewals/Churn related Cross Financial topics to the Executive Board, the Supervisory Board and the Regional and LoB Presidents. The task portfolio comprises amongst others the definition of guidelines and reporting standards, or the calculation and validation of Cloud N&U and Renewal Rates per Sub Solution Area (SSA) in close collaboration with our business stakeholders from Cloud Customer Success (CSS). 

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 world.

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Requisition ID: 446009  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid