Uwe Kaltenbrunner - SAP CO Senior Solution Architect & Craftsman

Löffingen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

SAP CO Senior Solution Architect & Craftsman

ODW

SAP S4/HANA CO Optimization, brownfield
SAP CO Senior Solution Architect & craftsman: Cost Centers and Assessment Cycles, Product Costing in discrete industry, overhead absorption costing, CO-PA (Profit Analysis)
Experience with automotive supplier, tier #2, discrete industry, >3.000 employees, 150 m€ net sales, 6 company codes, 1 controlling area
SAP CO Solution Architect, end-to-end (E2E) concept & implementation Cost Center costing and plan price calculation (rates/hour), overhead absorption costing, product costing: valuation variant, costing sheets, cost elements structure
SAP CO-CC: everlasting cost center concept for the ODW group, for 6 company codes, cost center hierarchy, cost center groups
SAP CO-PC: hourly rates and overhead surcharges under German GAAP
SAP CO-PA(PC/CC process sketch blueprint, End-2-End (E2E), written concept comprising 56 pages, implementation blueprint
Implementation Status: cost center released in P-system, replacement of old cost center structure by 100%

Mar 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

SAP CO Senior Solution Architect & Craftsman

Hügli

SAP S4/HANA CO Optimization, brownfield
SAP CO Senior Solution Architect & craftsman: Cost Centers and Assessment Cycles, Product Costing in process industry, overhead absorption costing, CO-MA (Margin Analysis, FIORI)
Food Industry, process industry, >1.500 employees, 400 m€ net sales, 5 company codes, 1 controlling area
SAP CO Solution Architect, end-to-end (E2E) concept & implementation Cost Center costing and plan price calculation (rates/hour), overhead absorption costing, product costing: valuation variant, costing sheets, cost elements structure
SAP CO-PA as Margin Analysis (MA), account based, line items, slice and dice reports: product-market-customer reports, periodic reconciliation with Income statement
Quality Gate Manager for Controlling end-to-end processes (E2E), DevOps, D- Q- and P-company codes
SAP CO User training and Power User documentation
SAP CO-PA process sketch blueprint, End-2-End (E2E), written concept comprising 72 pages, implementation blueprint (template) and implementation, 380 pages. Status: released in Q-system
Implementation and system amendments: default settings to the GL accounts (OKB9), Assessment cycles (KSU), plan price calculation (rates/hour), overhead absorption costing percentages (KSPI)
Standard cost estimation (OKKN), maintain overhead tables (OKOZ) designed
Preparation of roll-out template to second German site and Switzerland

Nov 2023 - May 2024

7 months

SAP CO-PA Solution Architect, Quality Gate Manager

Eagle Burgmann

SAP S4/HANA Brownfield Conversion
Eagle Burgmann, >6.000 employees, 1 bill. € net sales, 49 company codes, 1 controlling area
SAP CO Solution Architect, turning action into data
Quality Gate Manager for Controlling end-to-end processes (E2E)
SAP CO-PA process sketch blueprint, End-2-End (E2E), understand value-flow-integrated processes in SAP Standard
SAP CO requirements documentation/questionnaire for principle system setup for: Cost Centers (CC), Internal Orders (IO), Product Costing (PC), Margin Analyses CO-PA

Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 2 months

Kempten, Germany

Project Manager & Expert for FI/CO SAP ECC/S4 conversion

Dachser SE

SAP S4/HANA Brownfield Conversion
Dachser SE, Forwarder/Carrier for Road/Air and Sea, worldwide, >33.000 employees, >7 bill. € net sales, 120 company codes, 1 controlling area
Project Manager in a Project Portfolio Scenario (Multi Project Management), English language
Expert for FI/CO SAP ECC/S4 conversion (master data, fields and functions)
Set up, organize and kick-off project with resources (RBS), departments (OBS) and content (WBS) in Confluence, Jira and Clarity (PM tool)
Define and work on project work packages being realized in SAP ECC before the conversion and work packages being realized after the conversion
Run project workshops and inform in periodic Project Status Meetings (PSM)
Setup S4 Sandbox as "project test ground"

Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 2 months

Wasserburg am Inn, Germany

SAP CO-PA concept and integration consultant

Molkerei Bauer

SAP S4/HANA Greenfield Conversion
SAP CO-PA concept and integration consultant (Discover/ Explore), Controlling department and related areas, SAP CO optimization
Dairy Industry (FMCG), >1.500 employees, >500 m€ net sales, 6 company codes, 1 controlling area
Prepare and perform SAP CO workshops, focus CO-PA, gap-fit-analysis SA ECC vs. S4/HANA
Maintain project content and progress with Jira
Prepare and perform workshops on SAP CO-PA, walk through end-to-end (all modules) and the required integration
Document CO-PA variances from SAP ECC vs. S4 and replace value fields by accounts for the account-based CO-PA, prepare decision making
Prepare and present S4 CO-PA blueprint end-to-end
Adapt SAP Chart of Accounts (YCOA) to required (new) needs

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

2 years 1 month

Winnweiler, Germany

SAP CO Project Manager

Mobotix AG

SAP S4/HANA Management and process consulting in the Controlling department and related areas, SAP CO optimization
Development, production, assembly, and sales of safety camera systems, 300 employees, 90m€ net sales, Part of Konica Minolta Group, Japan
Optimization of the SAP S/4 HANA module CO, with CO-CC Cost Center, CO-PC Product Costing and CO-PA Profit analyses in an account-based system environment
Evaluation and decision preparation for a new Business Intelligence tool with deep integration into SAP
Cross-functional process analysis with all integrated SAP modules: FI, SD, MM and PP as well as the integration from and to SAP C4C (CRM)
Documentation of material streams and the corresponding value streams in CO-PA
Evaluation of existing/missing documentation with regard to CO-PA, documentation of CO-PA know-how (technically) and know-why (economically) as joint effort with Controlling department. Power User documentation with 200 pages
Joint assessment of the current departmental situation, determination of the decision fields, review of needs for decision making, follow-up of decision making
Periodic reporting and result presentation in a project status meeting (PSD) to various stakeholders (Executive Board, Business Excellence and Financial Accounting)
Evaluation and decision making for a new Business Intelligence tool (Jedox)
Managing SAP implementation partners
Introduction of CO-PA profitability analysis with a multi-level contribution margin calculation, product costing, cost center

Jan 2018 - May 2019

1 year 5 months

Backnang, Germany

Management Consultancy and Process Consulting (SAP Business One)

WIRmachenDRUCK GmbH

SAP Business One management consultancy and process consulting in the Financial department and related departments, financial system replacement and implementation support
Online webshop for printing, 250 employees, 210 m€ net sales, Big Data handling (4.8 million sales invoices per year)
Process analyses: as-is processes, to-be processes and functional requirements for Accounts payable (A/P), dunning process, and accounts receivable (A/R) with OCR scan
Parallel ledger booking: German GAAP parallel to US-GAAP
Automation of month-end-closing routine to meet reporting deadlines set by parent company

Jan 2017 - Jul 2022

5 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

SAP CO Key User & Interim Head of Financial Controlling

Denk Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

SAP S4/HANA management and process consulting in the Finance/Controlling department and related areas, ERP selection and implementation consulting
Pharmaceutical Generic Manufacturer with export into 125 countries, 220 employees, 140 m€ turnover
Implementation of an ERP selection process and support of the introduction to support the growth (+25%) of the company with a focus on: Integrated corporate planning (SIOP), finance, controlling, approval, QM, process and organizational adjustments in the areas
Cross-functional process analysis of all core processes, development of future target requirements (Brown Paper process), FRD
Coaching / support for cross-functional process improvements in the areas of Financial Accounting, cost accounting and Controlling
Joint assessment of the current departmental situation, determination of the decision fields, review of needs for decision making, follow-up of decision making
Presenting, preparing/implementing the adjustments (short, medium, long term), as well as considering the future requirements for the financial management of the company
Accompanying the management in the decision, the implementation and anchoring in the organization
Responsible SAP S/4 HANA CO key user with go-live on July 5th, 2021
Introduction of CO-PA profitability analysis with a multi-level contribution margin calculation, product costing, cost center accounting, and internal orders. Customizing of the cost center cost distribution into the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) in an value field based environment
Qualification of 2 employees in controlling: Team Lead Controlling and Junior Controller and the introduction of analytical SAP apps and SAP Business Objects as a BI solution

Sep 2016 - Sep 2019

3 years 1 month

Donaueschingen, Germany

ERP Microsoft AX Project Manager

Straub Verpackungs GmbH

ERP Microsoft AX Project Manager, full-blown business functions implementation, 2 sites. Controlling (BI) system evaluation & implementation consulting
Corrugated industry, 550 employees, 120 m€ group consolidated turnover
Troubleshooting and project enforcement
ERP project set up with steering committee, project manager, and work package owners
ERP implementation partner budget control

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

4 years

Zürich, Switzerland

ERP System Evaluation & Implementation Consultant

Lux International Services & Logistics GmbH

ERP Sales, Logistics, Services and Warehouse, Finance and Controlling (BI) system evaluation & implementation consulting
B2C direct market industry, 250 employees, 40 m€ group consolidated turnover
ERP evaluation and implementation focusing on Finance, Controlling, salesmen commission in the B2C industry, and intercompany processes under local GAAP and Swiss GAAP
Business Processes Analyses (BPA) and Business Processes Optimization (BPO)
Definition of critical success factors (CSF)
Creation of tender documents to ERP vendor market
Decision making workshops with key people
Live demonstration with customer real data in ERP system
Contract negotiation and closure with ERP vendors

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Berlin, Germany

ERP Finance / Billing System Consultant

Intellectual Property Rights Management Company

ERP finance and billing system evaluation & implementation consulting
Non-profit organization (NPO), big data, 12.6 million payment transactions per period, 150 employees, €160M revenue
ERP evaluation, implementation, and market search for suitable systems
Focus on finance and controlling under German GAAP
Business function analyses (BPA) and definition of critical success factors (CSF)
Creation of tender documents for the ERP vendor market
Decision-making workshops with key stakeholders
Live demonstrations using customer real data in the ERP system
Contract negotiation and closure with ERP vendors

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

United Kingdom

ERP FI-SCM-system Consultant

Unified Communication and Collaboration systems (UCC)

ERP FI-SCM system evaluation & implementation consulting, SAP B1
Large international clients, €112M revenue, 550 employees
ERP evaluation and implementation focusing on finance, controlling, and intercompany processes under local GAAP/IFRS requirements
Business function analyses (BPA) and definition of critical success factors (CSF)
Creation of tender documents for the ERP vendor market
Decision-making workshops with key stakeholders
Live demonstrations using customer real data in the ERP system
Contract negotiation with ERP vendors
SAP B1 implementation FI/CO, SD, MM, SCM project management, and successful legacy data migration (LSMW)
Lucanet implementation

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

SAP FI-CO-SCM Transformation Consultant

Panasonic

SAP FI-CO-SCM merger of five legal entities into a single new entity, transformation project
Industrial products and services in the automotive industry, tier 2 supplier, €1.5 billion turnover, 3,083 employees
Specifications for SAP FI/CO legal requirements including system cleanup and centralization of services (payments, invoicing, bank accounting, cash management, factoring, dunning, credit management)
Cross-company billing and postings, allocation among different company codes, approval workflows, and authorization concept
Branch reporting, central VAT tax, currency maintenance, and legacy data migration using LSMW
Performed duplicate cleanups, trial runs, and data quality assurance routines

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Bremen, Germany

ERP/SAP Project Manager

Agricultural machinery trading & logistics company

ERP/SAP evaluation and implementation project
Agricultural machinery trade and logistics, €420M revenue, 1,052 employees
ERP evaluation and business process analyses (BPA)
Business process optimization (BPO)
Engagement of lead users, key users, and end users
Project planning and management
Tender process for the ERP market

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

ERP Project Manager (MS Navision/BI/MIS)

Business restructuring, consolidation, and professionalization of processes during growth
Business process analyses and documentation
Business transformation, process improvement, and change management
Core, main, and subprocess analyses and evaluation for future readiness
Functional analyses and requirements documentation
Procurement by tender and vendor selection process
Implementation of Navision ERP in Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland
Implementation of Lucanet and Cubeware for planning and consolidated reporting
Onsite ERP project management for a big bang go-live
Implementation of Navision ERP under Pharma GMP requirements
Legacy data migration concept and execution

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Guangzhou, China

ERP Implementation Consultant (Machinery Industry)

ERP Implementation for machinery industry for traffic tunnelling and utility tunnelling
Gap fit analyses on current systems and tools with recommendation to Executive Board in Germany
Successful implementation at sites in South China for all business functions
China-GAAP/German-GAAP bridging from commercial balance sheet I (CBI) into CB II (mainland china) and CB III (group consolidation)
Net reliable value testing
Onsite lectures for Controlling processes up to 12 individuals, transfer of know-how and know-why
Purchase, production and sales logistics processes

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Offenburg, Germany

Business Renovation / SAP Improvement Consultant

Business Renovation, massive downsizing, and SAP improvement (SAP FI/CO/MM/SD) after the 2008/2009 economic crisis grounding
Achieved a solid financial basis, fully self-financed, cash-generating unit, and profitability
Managed remaining 120 employees out of 320 employees

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Donaueschingen, Germany

SAP-Migration Project Manager

SAP-Migration, all modules, FI/CO restructuring project, shared services
Integration project into group system environment and downsizing of capacity due to business downside
Migrated system, efficiency improvement, and reduction of overhead costs

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Stockholm, Sweden

Organisational Project & Merger Lead

Relocation of business, ERP system roll-out and implementation (Navision), and organization set-up
Resulted in a reorganized organization

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Israel

Organisational Project / Controlling Lead

Integration project into the business group focusing on Controlling, group reporting, budgeting & forecasting, coaching & training
Utilisation of management know-how and know-why, group reporting, and implementation of Controlling system/ERP

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Beijing, China

Organisational Project / ERP Implementation

Conceptual framework for business development and legal integration of two subsidiaries into one
Implementation of an ERP-System: AccPac (replacement of Kingdee)
Adapted management organisation and business model
Consolidated reporting to HQ into SAP and implementation of Controlling processes onsite (Forecasts, Reporting)
China-GAAP/IFRS bridging from commercial balance sheet I (CBI) into CB II for consolidation purposes
Bridging from cost of sales method into total cost method, system migration, and efficiency improvement

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Moscow, Russian Federation

Organisational Projects / ERP Implementation

ERP implementation and start-ups for sales subsidiaries
Start-up of operations and recruiting
Consolidated reporting to HQ
System implementation 1-S (Moscow) and AccPac (Delhi)

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

3 years

Italy

Organisational Project / ERP System Implementation

Legal Integration of two subsidiaries into one
Implementation of an ERP-System: NAVISION
Implementation of European direct delivery
Adapted management organisation and consolidated reporting to HQ
Migrated system, efficiency improvement, and reduction of process and overhead costs

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Organisational Project Logistics

ERP system (Navision) European direct customer delivery and ERP roll-out in 17 countries
SCM efficiency improvement and reduction of process and overhead costs

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Paris, France

Organisational Project / ERP Sage Improvement Consultant

Coaching and training for Controlling and year-end closing
Improvement of know-how and reporting quality

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Donaueschingen, Germany

Organisational Project / MIS Implementation

Integration project into the business group focusing on Controlling, coaching and training
Utilisation of management know-how and know-why, and implementation of Controlling system

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Hanover, Germany

Organisational Project / SAP Shared Service Center Lead

Integration project into the business group regarding SAP Shared Service Center Hamburg
Integrated subsidiary into group reporting, bookkeeping transferred and implemented

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

2 years

Stockholm, Sweden

Organisational Project / Turnaround Lead

Navision ERP bug fixing and performance improvement
Management coaching & training, Controlling methods and tools
Utilisation of management know-how and know-why, and implementation of Controlling system

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Germany

Organisational Project / ERP Implementation

Implementation of an Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP), SAP
Migrated system, efficiency improvement, and reduction of overhead costs

Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

1 year

Basel, Switzerland

Organisational Project / M&A Transaction

M&A Transaction and Acquisition
Preparation of Letter of Intent and Business Plan

Jan 1993 - Dec 1993

1 year

Germany

Organisational Project / Business Renovation

Business renovation and balance of interests with worker's council
Developed accepted renovation and cost cutting plan

Jan 1989 - Dec 1990

2 years

Germany

Organisational Project / ERP Implementation

ERP system implementation in Administration covering Payroll, Fixed Assets Ledger, and Cost Accounting
Integrated system and management information system on costs

Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

2 years

Germany

Organisational Project / ERP Concept Study

ERP Concept study and Cost Accounting
Developed conceptual framework

Summary

I offer extensive expertise in SAP CO and ERP implementation, with a solid track record of optimizing processes in both discrete and process industries. I have designed and led end-to-end solutions from brownfield to greenfield conversions, ensuring efficiency improvements and detailed cost accounting. My approach relies on deep technical knowledge paired with practical business insights, enabling effective change and continuous process enhancement.

My experience spans automotive, food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. I am adept at managing complex projects, documentation, and user training with a focus on delivering clear, actionable outcomes that drive operational transformation and significant performance improvements.