CFR - Finance Expert (f/m/d) Deals

CFR -Finance Senior Specialist/ FinanceExpert (f/m/d)Deals

We are looking for an experienced Finance Expert to join our Global Accounting & Reporting (GAR) Team within the Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR) department. The role is directly assigned to the CFO of SAP and focuses on ensuring the completeness and correctness of SAP’s accounting and external financial reporting under German and International law.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and assess complex IFRS accounting topics, with a primary focus on business combinations and M&A transactions.
• Determine and communicate appropriate accounting treatments to global stakeholders.
• Provide deep expertise in financial reporting valuation, including business enterprise valuations, purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, and valuation of intangible assets.
• Assess and support accounting and valuation of privately held equity interests, strategic investments, and venture capital activities.
• Contribute to accounting for transaction and investment structuring, joint ventures, etc.
• Draft and review disclosures for group financial statements.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficient use of R2R processes.
• Maintain and enhance global accounting guidelines in line with evolving IFRS standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert internally and externally.

Why join us:

• Work on high‑impact global transactions and complex IFRS and valuation topics.
• Be part of a collaborative, expert‑driven finance organization.
• Shape accounting policies and influence strategic financial decisions.
• Thrive in a culture that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning.

What you bring:

• Strong expertise in M&A accounting and financial reporting valuation, including enterprise valuation, goodwill impairment, and intangible asset valuation.
• Proven experience with privately held equity valuations and complex investment structures.
• Hybrid skill set combining accounting, financial reporting, and valuation perspectives.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments, venture capital, and investment and transaction accounting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and German (required).
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SAP ERP and interest in AI‑driven finance solutions is a plus.

Education / Work Experience:

• University degree with special topics in finance, preferably accounting and/or auditing.
• Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA) and/or valuation credentials preferred (CFA, CVA).
• 8+ years of experience in IFRS accounting, ideally within a multinational environment, valuation practice, or a Big 4 audit/transaction advisory firm.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. SAP is committed to providing accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. For assistance with the application, please contact the Recruiting Operations Team at