SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of

  SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning solutions

  , including design, development, deployment, and support.
• Define

  architecture

  and best practices for

  model building

  ,

  data actions

  ,

  multi-actions

  ,

  allocations

  ,

  predictive forecasting

  , and

  value driver trees

  .
• Collaborate with

  finance, supply chain

  , and

  sales teams

  to gather requirements and translate them into scalable planning models.
• Integrate

  SAC Planning

  with

  SAP S/4HANA

  ,

  BW/4HANA

  ,

  HANA views

  , or

  external systems

  .
• Drive the

  performance optimization

  of stories, models, and planning workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Provide

  technical mentorship and leadership

  to junior consultants and cross-functional teams.
• Manage

  stakeholder expectations

  , ensuring alignment and driving

  adoption

  across global business units.
• Conduct

  training sessions

  and

  workshops

  for key users, ensuring effective usage and understanding of SAC Planning.
• Stay updated with

  SAC product releases

  and introduce innovations and enhancements based on new features.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience

  in

  Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

  , with a strong focus on

  financial planning solutions

  .
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in

  SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning

  .
• Strong experience in

  model building

  ,

  data actions

  ,

  multi-actions

  ,

  predictive forecasting

  , and

  value driver trees

  .
• Expertise in integrating

  SAC

  with

  SAP S/4HANA

  ,

  BW/4HANA

  ,

  HANA views

  , or other external systems.
• Strong

  financial planning knowledge

  , with experience in

  budgeting

  ,

  forecasting

  , and

  what-if analysis

  processes.
• Ability to

  optimize performance

  in SAC stories, models, and planning workflows.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams, guiding both junior consultants and business stakeholders.
• Strong

  stakeholder management

  and

  change management

  capabilities to drive adoption of SAC Planning across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in

  SAC advanced features

  , such as

  predictive forecasting

  ,

  allocations

  , and

  multi-actions

  .
• Exposure to

  SAP BW/4HANA

  ,

  SAP S/4HANA

  , and integrating

  external systems

  into SAC Planning models.
• Certification in

  SAP Analytics Cloud

  or

  related EPM tools

  .
• Familiarity with tools like

  SAP Solution Manager

  ,

  JIRA

  , and

  ServiceNow

  .

Soft Skills

• Strong

  leadership

  and

  mentoring

  capabilities to guide teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent

  communication skills

  to effectively manage global business units and teams.
• Strong

  analytical skills

  , with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions.
• Ability to

  collaborate

  with cross-functional teams and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptable

  ,

  proactive

  , and

  solution-oriented

  mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Internal/External Relationships

• Internal

  : Finance teams, Supply Chain teams, Sales teams, SAP technical teams, Project Managers, Junior Consultants.

• External

  : SAP Partners, Business Stakeholders, Third-Party Vendors.

Role Dimensions

• Responsible for the

  design, architecture

  , and

  implementation

  of SAC Planning solutions.
• Drives the

  adoption

  and

  change management

  of SAC Planning tools across global business units.
• Ensures

  high performance

  and

  scalability

  of SAC models and workflows.
• Acts as a

  mentor

  and technical lead for junior consultants and project teams.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Successful

  end-to-end SAC Planning implementation with minimal defects.

• User adoption

  rate and satisfaction with SAC Planning features.

• Timely

  completion of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Effective

  stakeholder management

  and successful change management across global units.
• Continuous

  performance optimization

  and

  enhancement

  of SAC Planning models.

Competency Alignment

• SAP Analytics Cloud Expertise

  : Deep functional knowledge in SAC Planning and EPM solutions.

• Financial Planning Process Expertise

  : Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and what-if analysis.

• Leadership & Mentorship

  : Ability to lead and guide teams, ensuring successful project delivery.

• Stakeholder Management

  : Managing expectations and driving the adoption of SAC tools across teams.

• Continuous Improvement

  : Focused on staying updated with SAC releases and introducing improvements.