Senior Commercial Finance Specialist

Senior Commercial Finance Specialist (Callidus Spm) Company: SAP Bring out your best Experience Requirements Previous roles which have been consultative, problem‑solving, service‑oriented in nature, preferably in a business, commercial, legal or process role. Purpose and Objectives This role is part of the GCF Global Incubation CoE which supports incubation deals covering Concur, Callidus and OEM / PMC LoB’s. The GCF Global Incubation CoE is a critical pillar within the Global Commercial Finance (GCF) Cloud CoE, which provides first and second level support for cloud deals. The team offers great learning and development opportunities from best‑in‑class cloud businesses. The Senior Commercial Finance Specialist supports cloud products such as Callidus from the early stages of the deal structuring through the setup of the deal in the system and the contract stage. Major Areas of Responsibility Serve as a trusted advisor providing value‑added advisory services to the field to drive deal structuring and support the Callidus / Concur teams early in the sales cycle, maximizing value and minimizing risk. Lead deal support across multi‑functional internal teams (Commercial Business‑Partners, Revenue Recognition, Finance, Legal) on complex deal scenarios. Assist the Callidus / Concur teams in executing the ‘Quote to Cash’ process. Cover cloud deals that may span multiple regions and guide other team members and teams as a Level 2 support member. Expectations and Tasks Support the activities of the Global Incubation CoE to maximize contract value, minimize booking / revenue recognition issues, and facilitate rapid deal closure. Work with account teams on deal strategies that meet customer needs. Strategize / brainstorm on optimum deal structures. Perform compliance checks. Analyze and provide creative recommendations on non‑standard items. Liaise with key stakeholder groups (e.g., commercial business partners) to resolve key deal issues. Share best practices and lessons learned and leverage them for future enhancements. Assist in monitoring/preparing Deal Desk KPI reports. Review quote setup in Harmony to mirror the deal structure. Provide guidance on the deal approval process to accelerate the cycle. Provide guidance at the booking stage if needed. Drive commercial enablement efforts to upskill the sales teams and commercial finance teams. Show willingness and flexibility to support the business during periods of increased volume (such as quarter‑end). Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies University degree in Commerce/Business from a secondary institution or comparable experience. Experience in either field sales or field sales support related roles. Prior experience with one or more solutions in SAP’s Cloud Solutions portfolio is a plus. Previous SAP Sales or Sales Operations Finance experience is preferred. Strong analytical capabilities and process thinking. Project management skills as an advantage. Proven ability to work in a virtual team environment. Decision‑making: Demonstrates accountability and commitment by preparing a decision‑making process. Highly motivated, can‑do attitude and result‑oriented. Strong team player experienced in working with virtual and international teams. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent in English, both written and verbal. Work Experience 5+ years as an Operations / Financial & Business analyst/specialist. 5+ years of experience in Deal Support / Contracting / Order Management functions (added advantage, highly desired). Prior field experience with SAP Cloud Solutions offerings. Experience in SAP’s CRM, Harmony and other internal systems. 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. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Requisition ID: | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid. #J-18808-Ljbffr