SAP Central Finance & SAP Analytics Cloud Solution Architect (TM)

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

We are looking for a proactive and business-savvy SAP CFIN & SAC Solution Architect to drive the effective use of our existing SAP Central Finance (CFIN) landscape and enable impactful financial insights through SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This role acts as a data enabler and ambassador, ensuring that CFIN data is trusted, accessible, and actionable across the organization through intuitive visualizations and analytics.

• Champion the adoption and optimization of the existing SAP Central Finance (CFIN) platform.
• Act as a bridge between finance, IT, and business teams to ensure CFIN data is understood, trusted, and used effectively.
• Design and deliver SAC dashboards and reports that bring CFIN data to life for business stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve data quality, consistency, and integration issues across source systems and CFIN.
• Collaborate with data owners and finance teams to define KPIs, data models, and reporting standards.
• Promote data literacy and self-service analytics within the finance and controlling communities.
• Support ongoing S/4HANA transformation efforts by aligning CFIN and SAC strategies with enterprise goals.
• Provide guidance on data governance, security, and access control for financial reporting.

You could be a perfect match to our team if you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP Finance, with at least 2 years in SAP Central Finance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (BI, Planning, or Predictive).
• Strong understanding of financial processes, data flows, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with data modeling, SAP BTP, and SLT is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical data into business value
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data storytelling
• Self-starter with a collaborative and enabling approach

Preferred Certifications:

• SAP Certified Application Associate – Central Finance in SAP S/4HANA
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Analytics Cloud

Pay for Performance:

• Achievement Bonuses and Rewards;
• Relocation support for non-Timisoara Residents;
• Recommendation Bonuses for new team members;
• Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals.

Wellbeing:

• Health & Wellness (Private Health Subscription, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);
• Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping);
• In-house restaurant & coffee corners.

Life-Long Learning:

• Access to e-learning platforms;
• Dedicated Programs and Conferences;
• Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc)
• Career development opportunities (local and international);
• Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc).

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.