SAP SAC Planning Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP SAC Planning Consultant to design, implement, and support SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) planning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting processes, and experience with SAP BPC or BW integration. You will work closely with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver intelligent planning models and reports that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design and development of SAP SAC Planning models including planning, budgeting, and forecasting scenarios.

- Work on data integration from SAP and non-SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, BPC) into SAC.

- Create stories, dashboards, input templates, and predictive forecasts using SAC planning features.

- Implement data actions, allocations, advanced formulas, and multi-dimensional planning logic.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prepare solution designs, and provide functional and technical documentation.

- Support SAC security setup, user roles, and access controls.

- Conduct unit testing, UAT support, go-live, and post-deployment support.

- Train end-users and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Technical Skills :

- Strong experience with SAP Analytics Cloud Planning

- Expertise in SAC model creation, data actions, allocation processes, and multi-version planning

- Knowledge of SAC scripting (advanced formulas) for custom calculations and logic

- Hands-on with SAC Story Builder, charts, tables, filters, and widgets

- Integration experience with S/4HANA, SAP BW, or SAP BPC

- Understanding of Smart Predict, Value Driver Tree, and forecasting models

- Familiarity with SAP BTP, HANA Cloud, and Live/Import connections

Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field

- 5+ years of experience in SAP BI/EPM domain with at least 2+ years in SAP SAC Planning

- Experience with financial planning processes (OPEX, CAPEX, headcount planning, etc.)

- SAP certifications in SAC, BPC, or BI are preferred

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication and presentation skills

- Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical design

- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and in collaborative, agile teams

Nice to Have :

- Knowledge of SAP Datasphere, SAP BTP, or SAP HANA Cloud

- Experience in planning within specific industries (e.g., FMCG, Manufacturing, BFSI)

- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)