Work model: Remote
Duration: 6m+
Start: ASAP
Engagement: Freelance
The opportunity
A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced SAP CO Lead to support a significant S/4HANA transformation programme for a manufacturing-sector end-client based in northern Germany. The role is predominantly remote with periodic on-site travel required. This is an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension based on programme needs.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the SAP CO workstream within an S/4HANA implementation or rollout
* Design and configure CO components — Cost Centre Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders, Product Costing (CO-PC), and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
* Work closely with FI counterparts to ensure seamless integration across the finance landscape
* Engage directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into SAP solutions
* Support testing phases (unit, integration, UAT) and assist in cutover planning
* Provide knowledge transfer and documentation to the client team
Required experience
* Strong, hands-on SAP CO configuration experience — S/4HANA preferred
* Proven track record in manufacturing or related industrial environments
* Experience working on large-scale SAP implementations through full project lifecycle
* Ability to work independently and lead a workstream with minimal oversight
* Comfortable working in a consultancy / client-facing delivery model
* Business-level English required; German language skills a strong advantage
Nice to have
* SAP FI/CO cross-functional experience
* Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology
* Previous exposure to DACH region programmes