Senior Finance Specialist

**We help the world run better**

The Senior Finance Specialist will be Responsible for managing and administering the finance and accounting function including commercial.

For accounting, this includes functions that are performed to meet accounting and financial reporting requirements that result from legal obligations or SAP internal policies/processes/guidelines.

For finance function, this includes providing the F&A Community with guidelines, standardized processes and services, taking over the responsibility for centralized tasks and activities.
For Finance, this may include functions related to key finance areas. This may include overseeing and managing revenue recognition, commissions, order management, contracts, accounts receivable, treasury management, or additional functions.

For commercial business partnering this includes activities like deal approval coordination, advising on deal structure, providing detailed pricing information, identifying risk and revenue recognition issues and finding practical commercial solutions to meet the needs of the business while not compromising on compliance, all administrative activities of contract - and offer preparation, assessment, clearing and settlement, including consulting and process activities in the framework of commercial business support.

**Accountability**
- responsible for delivery of outcome of assigned projects or areas of responsibility
- internally recognized senior on complex technical and business matters
- collaborates in devising long-term concepts
- may include team lead or supervisory responsibilities

**Complexity**
- contributes independently, resolves complex issues in own specialist area (e.g. cross-functional or cross-country projects)
- works independently on topics while setting priorities having sole responsibility
- provides regular project status and updates
- decisions/solutions can enhance essentially current and future design and strategy
- enhance complex systems & processes

**Experience**
- advanced technical or business skills and special knowledge in one / several areas
- individuals with a customer focus have developed the acumen to cultivate and develop lasting customer relations
- typically several years experience with increasing amount of responsibility

**Communication**
- builds and maintains partnerships with internal and external customers and partners
- contributes actively to build common ground for cooperation
- communicates clear and conveying processes & policies in a way that others can understand
- communicates relevant messages in a timely manner and with constructive feedback to cross functional colleagues & managers

**Experiance And Education**

5 years professional experience 5+ years of accounting or finance experience or in required field (revenue accounting, pricing, commissions, billing, etc.) Very good understanding of IFRS accounting issues and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and local accounting skills. Experience with SAP ERP preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Fluent in English Contracts: Requires an extensive understanding of software license contracts and delivery of associated services; 7+ years' experience with software/software related services terms & conditions negotiation Education: Bachelor or master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance/IT Law/ Computer Science, or related business background (MBA preferred) Preferred: Pursuing MBA, Master’s, or Legal degree.

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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.

**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.

Requisition ID: 392013 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.