Senior Associate - SAP ABAP Consultant

IN_Senior Associate_SAP CO _Enterprise Apps SAP_Advisory_Mumbai

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary

Objective of the Role:

you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

Deep SAP CO Module Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in configuring and implementing all core CO sub-modules:

• Product Costing (CO-PC) (including make-to-stock and make-to-order scenarios)
• Profitability Analysis (CO-PA/PA) (both costing-based and or account-based in S/4HANA)
• Cost Object Controlling (Including Sales order costing, Result Analysis, Settlements)
• Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
• Profit Center Accounting (PCA)
• Internal Orders (IO)
• Material Ledger (ML) (configuration and activation for actual costing is highly preferred)

• SAP S/4HANA Experience: Proven experience with S/4HANA Finance/Controlling, including migration/upgrade projects from SAP ECC, understanding simplifications in CO areas, and knowledge of the universal journal (ACDOCA table).
• Integration Knowledge: Expertise in seamless integration of SAP CO with other key SAP modules, especially FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and PP (Production Planning).
• Configuration and Customization: Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective SAP CO solutions through system configuration and customization.
• Reporting & Analytics: Experience in developing financial controlling reports and dashboards using relevant SAP tools (e.g., Report Painter, CDS Views, Fiori apps, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Data Migration: Hands-on experience with data migration strategies and tools (ETL) to ensure data integrity and accuracy during system transitions. 

Business Process & Project Management Skills

• Business Process Analysis: Strong ability to analyze "As-Is" business processes, identify inefficiencies, conduct gap analysis, and design "To-Be" process models following SAP best practices.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of core finance and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, period-end closing activities, and financial reporting requirements.
• Project Management: Experience in managing or leading SAP projects, including project planning, scope management, risk assessment, and adherence to methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.
• Documentation & Testing: Proficiency in creating detailed functional specifications, configuration documents, test plans (unit, integration, UAT), and end-user training manuals. 
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent logical thinking to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, non-technical business users, and senior management.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead workshops, manage cross-functional teams, and mentor junior consultants.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest SAP technologies, tools, and best practices, especially in the evolving S/4HANA landscape. 

*Mandatory Skill Sets: SAP CO, S4HANA, E2E implementation, Consulting experience

Preferred Skill sets:

SAP experience in S/4HANA CO implementations

• Deep and strong functional domain expertise in Controlling or related modules
• SAP Certification is a plus

Years of Experience Required: 4-10 years of experience

Education Qualification: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Chartered Accountant DiplomaDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure, Learning Agility {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 8, 2026

Experience Level

Senior Level