Recruitment of an SAP FI/CO Specialist for an International Group

Client and Challenge

An international consumer goods group, operating on a mature and stable SAP system, had a skilled support team effectively managing day-to-day operations. However, the team was fully occupied with system maintenance tasks.

The management board decided to strengthen the SAP area for three reasons:

Increasing capacity – there was no room for optimization projects.
Building internal competencies – the goal was to reduce dependency on external vendors.
Introducing a new perspective – the organization needed a specialist who could bring fresh ideas and up-to-date knowledge of SAP ecosystem trends.

Previous recruitment attempts had failed. Candidates withdrew due to budget constraints – the company offered salaries below the market average and could not increase them due to internal policies.

Our Approach

The key was to precisely match the candidate to a mature organization – both technically and culturally.

Needs analysis: in a discussion with the SAP Team Leader, we identified that the critical skills were in the FI module, with specialization in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC).
Targeted research: we focused on candidates with experience in optimization projects at manufacturing companies. It was not only about SAP knowledge, but also about the ability to genuinely improve processes.
Soft skills assessment: since the new hire was to join an established team, qualities such as communication, independence, and a proactive attitude were crucial.

Results

22 days – the entire process from the start of the search to signing the letter of intent.
Hiring a specialist who relieved the team in daily support and provided a fresh perspective on optimization projects.
Launch of development initiatives without increasing the budget thanks to the targeted approach.

Conclusions

Recruitment in organizations with limited budgets requires a precise and strategic approach. Instead of “searching everywhere,” it is crucial to understand which companies may employ candidates with the right profile and motivation.

This experience shows that effectiveness comes not from broad reach, but from market knowledge, industry expertise, and insight into candidate motivations. As an IT recruitment agency specializing in SAP recruitment, Next Technology Professionals has proven its ability to deliver top experts even under strict budget constraints. Our expertise in executive search for SAP and in-depth market analysis enables us to help organizations build internal competencies and optimize their processes.

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