PbReports to /b: ERP Program Manager EMEA, Automotive Segment /ppbDescription /b: /ppWe are specifically looking for SAP FICO professionals with strong hands-on implementation experience in manufacturing environments and located in Spain. /ppThis role is not suited for candidates with mainly support, AMS, key-user, or junior consulting backgrounds. /ppJoin a growing core team leading a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation in Europe for a global automotive supplier. You'll help define and deploy standardized processes in Finance and Controlling, while maintaining the decentralized agility that drives our business. This is a unique opportunity to shape a modern ERP from the ground up, bringing together the strengths of our divisions into a solution built for our company way of working. /ppYou will be part of a highly visible SAP implementation core team, focused on aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands. /ppThis role can be performed remotely from a home office, with travel required during key project phases. /ppRequired Location: Spain /ppPreferred region: Catalonia /ppbr/ppbRole Summary /b /ppAs the Senior SAP S/4HANA Lead for Financial Accounting Controlling, you will own end-to-end SAP FI/CO processes in an automotive supplier environment, with strong focus on Manufacturing Controlling, Product Costing, Inventory Valuation, Profitability Analysis and Financial Accounting integration. You will play a key role in defining scalable finance and controlling processes while balancing standardized foundations with the operational agility required in a decentralized manufacturing environment. You will: /pulliLead the design and implementation of Manufacturing Controlling processes including Product Costing, Cost Center Accounting, Inventory Valuation, Margin Profitability Analysis and Manufacturing Variance Analysis /liliEnsure full compliance with all internal and external Financial Accounting requirements, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting Framework /liliSupport compliance with automotive requirements such as internal and external reporting and operational manufacturing finance visibility /liliCollaborate with plant managers, plant and divisional controllers, and accounting teams to design and optimize finance and manufacturing controlling processes within SAP S/4HANA /liliSupport change management by translating SAP technical solutions into clear operational and financial business impacts for Controllers, Accountants and Manufacturing teams /liliCollaborate closely with logistics, manufacturing and sales workstreams to ensure end-to-end process consistency across costing, inventory valuation, reporting flows and operational finance processes /liliLead solution design and hands-on SAP FI/CO configuration activities in collaboration with business stakeholders and implementation partners /li /ulpbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbSolution Design Delivery /b /pulliTranslate business and operational manufacturing requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA Finance Controlling solutions. /liliAct as long-term owner of the SAP Finance Controlling template, ensuring its evolution through future rollouts and enhancements. /liliLead the project workstream incl business requirements, solution design and hands-on SAP FI/CO configuration workshops. /liliEngage with key users to shape Finance and Controlling processes in SAP that balance common foundations with local agility. /liliBuild, test, and validate a scalable ERP template for automotive manufacturing operations. /li /ulpbData Testing /b /pulliCoordinate with divisional teams and Data Migration Coordinator to prepare and validate data /liliGuide user acceptance testing and assist in test script creation /liliEnsure financial processes in SAP support compliance, auditability, and strong master data governance. /li /ulpbTraining Support /b /pulliTrain key users based on configured processes /liliProvide post-go-live functional support and transition solution ownership to local teams /li /ulpbLeadership Ownership /b /pulliAct as long-term functional owner of the SAP CO/FI template, ensuring scalability, consistency and evolution through future rollouts and enhancements. /liliProvide hands-on functional leadership during implementation phases while collaborating closely with system integrators and business stakeholders. /liliCommunicate status, risks, and progress clearly to project leadership /li /ulpbr/ppbKey Skills Qualifications: /b /ppbMust-Have: /b /pulli10+ years of hands-on implementation experience with SAP FICO Modules for manufacturing industries (preferred Automotive Supplier industry) and at least 2 implementations with SAP S/4HANA. /liliStrong expertise in manufacturing controlling, including: Product Costing, Standard Costing, Inventory Valuation, Manufacturing Variance Analysis, Cost Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis (COPA) in an automotive or discrete manufacturing environment. /liliDeep SAP CO expertise is required; FI knowledge remains important but secondary to strong manufacturing controlling capabilities. /liliSuccessful track record in SAP implementation projects including blueprint, configuration, data migration, testing, and user training. /liliStrong experience working in mid-sized manufacturing companies with decentralized organizations, where collaboration, adaptability and the ability to balance local operational needs with scalable SAP processes are essential. /li /ulpbNice-to-Have: /b /pulliExposure to SAP BTP, Fiori apps /liliExperience with SAP S/4HANA Public or Private Cloud /liliExperience with local regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. SII) /liliMultilingual: English (mandatory); Spanish, Italian, or German preferred /li /ulpbr/ppbWhat we offer: /b /pulliA unique opportunity to define and implement a brand-new SAP S/4HANA system from scratch /liliInfluence process design across multiple divisions in a global automotive organization /liliThe ability to shape a future-proof ERP solution while growing with a highly capable team /liliA collaborative, remote-first work environment with occasional travel /liliCompetitive compensation and social benefits /li /ulpbr/ppbIdeal Candidate Profile /b /ppYou are a proactive leader who navigates complex, multi-country environments with ease, working closely with local teams in a decentralized, pragmatic setup rather than enforcing rigid top-down standards /ppYou communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams and are eager to take ownership of a greenfield implementation. You understand both the technical landscape and the real-world challenges of automotive manufacturing and quality. You’re not just looking for a role—you’re looking for impact. /ppbr/ppbTravel Requirement: /b 30-40%, based on project phase /ppbLanguage: /b Fluent in English (written spoken); additional European languages preferred /p