We help the world run better
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
YOUR FUTURE ROLE
Join the dynamic ESG Reporting team within the External Reporting & Accounting Technology division, a vital part of our Corporate Financial Reporting department. This team encompasses two exciting workstreams:
* Regulatory Standards: Here, you will ensure SAP's external reporting meets the highest compliance standards, collaborating with our auditor to navigate the complexities of CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, and other regulations.
* Co-innovation: This workstream empowers you to implement SAP sustainability solutions, embracing the ethos of "SAP runs SAP," while passionately driving digital transformation in sustainability across our Corporate Financial Reporting landscape.
Expectations and Tasks:
* Be a key player in implementing SAP sustainability solutions.
* Prepare our robust reporting technological infrastructure for the evolving sustainability reporting landscape, including CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, and other regulations.
* Collaborate closely with Product Development, SAP IT, and Consulting Services to push the possible boundaries of our standard solutions.
* Engage boldly with customers and peers in sustainability reporting, contributing to co-innovation efforts that will help shape the future.
YOUR PROFILE
Required Skills:
* A business administration degree focusing on finance, accounting, and/or auditing; a PhD is a remarkable plus.
* A foundational understanding of sustainability reporting regulations such as CSRD/ESRS, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB.
* Proficiency in German and English is required, and any additional language skills is a significant asset.
* An affinity for technology and a passion for agility and digital innovation.
* The ability to identify risks and propose creative solutions, demonstrating resilience and strong teamwork in a virtual and international environment.
Work Experience:
* Proven experience in sustainability reporting aligned with CSRD/ESRS standards.
* Strong background in managing double materiality assessments and annual reviews.
* Leadership in drafting and coordinating sustainability declarations and ESG strategies at a group level.
* Familiarity with EU Taxonomy Regulation (Art. 8) and its practical application, including training and coordinating internal departments to ensure compliance.
* Project & Stakeholder Management: Strong leadership in cross-functional projects, acting as a key liaison between executive management, finance, and operations. Skilled in preparing board materials and coordinating internal ESG training initiatives.
* Financial & Regulatory Expertise: Experience with IFRS consolidated financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
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 and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Requisition ID: 429108 | Work Area: Finanzen | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time, unlimited