SAC Planning Consultant

Job Description

The SAP S/4HANA SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) Planning Lead is responsible for leading planning and forecasting solution implementations using SAP Analytics Cloud integrated with S/4HANA and/or BW. The role combines financial planning expertise with SAC technical skills to deliver intelligent enterprise planning solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAC Planning solutions, including architecture, data modeling, and integration. Work with business stakeholders to design planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Configure data models, input templates, stories, and predictive planning scenarios. Define KPIs, metrics, and visualization dashboards for management reporting. Conduct user training, UAT, and post-go-live support. Drive innovation using predictive analytics and machine learning capabilities in SAC. Required Skills Strong expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud – Planning and Reporting modules. Knowledge of S/4HANA Finance, BPC integration. Experience with data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formulas), and version management. Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT. 7+ years of SAP Analytics/Planning experience, including 3+ years in SAC Planning. SAP Certified Associate – SAP Analytics Cloud: Planning preferred. Prior experience as project or solution lead in SAC implementations.

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