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PALFINGER

Builds lifting equipment for land and sea

Senior Process Expert SAP FI/CO

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
€53.2k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Bergheim, Austria
HybridRegular work from home is possible; the posting does not specify required office days.
IT OperationsEnterprise Applications

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent is required.
  • Experience in finance or controlling within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong expertise in SAP FI and its modules, including cross-functional integration knowledge, is required; key-user experience or willingness to develop these skills is desired.
  • Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the senior SAP FI/CO process expert with deep S/4HANA process and data model expertise.
  • Ensure adherence to global S/4HANA finance standards and guide stakeholders on process governance.
  • Analyze, document, and continuously optimize finance and cross-functional processes.
  • Translate business requirements into S/4HANA-compliant functional designs.
  • Serve as the key interface between Finance and IT, supporting projects, testing, and user enablement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Key-user experience in SAP FI, or willingness to further develop these skills.
  • German language proficiency.

About the company

PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bergheim, Austria

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • Training spans technical and leadership skills: PALFINGER lists mentoring, international learning tracks and a central learning platform.
  • Advancement starts with internships: PALFINGER describes a Brazilian IT intern progressing to SAP module supervisor.
  • Apprenticeships lead beyond entry roles: PALFINGER says many apprentices move into specialist or leadership positions.

What critics are saying

  • Customer delays affect demand: PALFINGER's July 2026 report linked first-half results to postponed investments and volatile markets.
  • Cost plans include structural changes: PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 through automation and restructuring.
  • US tariffs pressure regional business: PALFINGER's April 2026 report linked them to weaker North American demand and profitability.

What makes PALFINGER unique

  • Service has international reach: PALFINGER reports over 5,000 sales and service locations across more than 130 countries.
  • Marine products extend beyond road equipment: PALFINGER sells boats, launching equipment and deck machinery alongside land-based lifting equipment.
  • Production connects with local support: PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites plus sales, installation and service hubs.

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