PbDigital Controlling Functional Expert /b /ppbr/ppbRole Overview /b /ppThe controlling Functional Expert plays a key role in supporting and evolving the controlling application landscape. This role partners closely with global business stakeholders, Digital teams, and support functions to ensure stable operations, optimize processes, and drive the successful delivery of business value initiatives. The expert will provide deep functional and technical knowledge, guide solution design, and ensure adherence to architecture, integration, and governance standards. /ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /pulliEnsure BAU efficient WoW with ERP Support Team and Platform team on the business continuity incident management. Ensure system is well documented documentation is maintained up to date. /liliEnsure continues improvement strategic enhancement of controlling ERP capabilities in alignment with business through change requests and BVPs (business value project) /liliSupport contribute to Transformation roadmap in the horizon of 2027- 2030 where Opella will be moving towards 1 ERP strategy across the globe. Drive transformation for controlling ERP /li /ulpbr/ppbBusiness Partnership Governance /b /pulliLiaise with global controlling and finance performance business stakeholders, following defined governance frameworks and proactively proposing improvements. /liliDevelop a deep understanding of controlling business processes and assess the current application landscape to identify strengths, weaknesses, and integration opportunities. /liliProvide consultative support on business led technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with Digital and enterprise standards. /li /ulpbr/ppbSolution Design Expertise /b /pulliProvide functional and technical expertise on SAP and related controlling solutions, ensuring high quality and scalable designs. /liliValidate and approve solution designs delivered by project teams, ensuring consistency, compliance, and end-to-end integration. /liliEvaluate the current support model for in scope applications, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and monitoring. /li /ulpbr/ppbRun Support /b /pulliProvide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and optimization of systems within the controlling domain. /liliCollaborate with support teams to ensure incidents are resolved within SLA and conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues. /liliPartner with Product Owners and Business Owners to prioritize the enhancement backlog, reducing incident volume and improving user experience. /li /ulpbr/ppbProject Delivery /b /pulliSupport ERP transformation Projects by raising potential issues and risks, identifying stakeholders, validating functional and technical design, defining test cases, collaborate in SIT execution, following up UAT, supporting teams during cut over and ensuring Go live and Hypercare are running smoothly until Project is transferred to BaU. /liliLead or support the end-to-end deployment of Business Value Projects, from business case creation through implementation and KPI monitoring. /liliEnsure seamless integration with enterprise systems and processes across the full project lifecycle. /li /ulpbr/ppbCollaboration with Digital Teams /b /pulliEngage with Architecture, Integration, and Data teams to ensure that controlling applications follow best practices in design, integration patterns, security, and data management. /liliContribute to the continuous improvement of enterprise architecture and integration standards. /li /ulpbr/ppbRequired Skills Qualifications /b /pulli10+ years doing ERP delivery in a business-oriented context, preferably in an FMCG global company for SAP controlling modules especially in the following modules: /liliMaterial ledger (ML) /liliProduct costing (CO-PC) /liliProfitability analysis (COPA) /liliCost center (CO-OM) and profit center accounting /liliBudgeting and cost planning, /liliActual cost allocation cycles (assessments distributions) /liliManufacturing cost flow understanding (production variances, settlement, overheads) /liliPeriod-end closing process /liliKnowledge in finance performance tool like TM1, consolidation like SAP FC is a plus. /liliProven experience in end-to-end process understanding within Controlling /liliAbility to translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable functional designs. /liliExperience working in a global environment with complex landscapes and cross-functional teams. /liliStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. /liliExcellent communication and collaboration skills. /li /ulpbr/ppbPreferred Qualifications /b /pulliExperience with integration platforms (SAP CPI, APIs, middleware). /liliFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and tools: Jira, Confluence. /liliHands-on experience with incident, problem, and change management processes. /liliExposure to data governance, master data concepts, and reporting tools. /li /ulpbr/ppbBehavioral Competencies /b /pulliStrong business acumen and ability to challenge constructively. /liliProactive, solution-oriented, and able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. /liliAbility to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams. /liliContinuous improvement mindset and focus on delivering business value. /li /ulpbr/ppb /p /b