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Purpose and Objectives

Join SAP’s Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR) team—an integral part of the CFO organization—where we ensure transparency, accuracy, and innovation in SAP’s financials under IFRS, German, and U.S. law.

You’ll be part of the Corporate Revenue Recognition team, working alongside experts in:

External Reporting and Accounting Technology (ERAT IFRS Policy and Center of Expertis Local Accounting and Reporting 

This is your opportunity to help shape how SAP recognizes revenue across cutting-edge business models in cloud, software, and services.

Expectations and Tasks

This role is perfect for someone who loves data, thrives on solving complex problems, and enjoys working across teams. You’ll:

Research and advise on revenue recognition for new cloud, software, and services models. Execute year-end Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) manual adjustments and collaborate cross-functionally to support RPO initiatives aimed at minimizing reporting risks. Partner with Controlling teams and external auditors to manage revenue risks—especially in cost allocation assumption in SSP and Current Cloud Backlog. Own and execute specific SOX controls and Non-IFRS policies. Use system data (ISP, CRM, BW, etc.) to identify and analyze issues that impact revenue recognition and disclosures. Perform analytics to support policy decisions and uncover insights that drive smarter financial reporting.

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies

We’re looking for someone who’s not just good with numbers—but curious about what they mean and how they shape business decisions. 

Strong analytical mindset—comfortable with data and eager to turn insights into action. General understanding of IFRS, especially IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers)—or a strong willingness to learn. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Passion for continuous learning and understanding end-to-end processes. University degree in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent is a plus but not required. Experience with revenue recognition in cloud, software, or services is a bonus. Fluent in English; German is a plus. Intermediate Excel skills; Advanced Excel is a plus (no VBA required). 

Work Experience  

 

Strong preference for at least 3 years of experience in financial accounting at a publicly listed company or an auditing firm. Prior experience in a financial reporting function is preferred—but if you’re a fast learner with a passion for analytics and finance, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

This isn’t just a finance role—it’s a chance to be at the heart of SAP’s transformation. You’ll work with smart, driven people across the globe, tackle real business challenges, and help shape how SAP tells its financial story to the world. If you’re analytical, curious, and ready to grow—this is your next step. 

What you can expect is professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events, ...) This role is based at the ultra-modern Metronom office building directly above the Nove Butovice metro station. The location encompasses SAP's vision for the perfect work-life balance by featuring uniquely decorated relaxation rooms, parents' and kids' room.

Benefits

Yearly bonuses, sick days paid, and sick leaves fully refunded, contributions to the pension/ life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc.  

 

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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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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Requisition ID: 435315  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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