Lead

Role summary

The SAC Solution Architect Lead will be responsible for end‑to‑end design and governance of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) solutions, covering architecture, planning and reporting for budgeting, forecasting and Cost of Production (COP). The role will lead the SAC design across data models, workflows, security, performance and user experience, working closely with finance, operations and IT stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Define overall SAC architecture, integration approach and technical standards in alignment with enterprise landscape (SAP and non‑SAP).
• Design robust SAC data models including dimensions, hierarchies, measures and versioning strategy for Actuals, Budgets, Forecasts and scenarios.
• Lead design and build of budgeting, forecasting and COP planning models, including driver‑based logic, allocations, data actions and multi‑actions.
• Conceptualize and deliver executive dashboards, self‑service stories and KPI frameworks for finance and business functions
• Define and implement planning workflows, tasks and approval processes using SAC planning calendar and workflow capabilities.
• Own SAC security design (roles, teams, data access control, model privacy) in collaboration with IT security and compliance.
• Drive performance optimization of models, stories and data actions, following SAC planning performance best practices.
• Provide design governance, review and sign‑off for SAC objects across projects; maintain solution documentation and standards.
• Mentor and guide SAC consultants and developers; support key user enablement and adoption.

Required experience and skills

• 8+ years in BI/Planning with at least 3–4 years hands‑on in SAP Analytics Cloud (planning and reporting).
• Strong expertise in SAC modelling (dimensions, measures, versions), planning features (data actions, allocations, multi‑actions) and story design.
• Demonstrated experience designing budgeting and COP/finance planning solutions integrated with SAP FI/CO and related modules.
• Solid understanding of SAC security, performance tuning and best practices for large‑scale planning deployments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, solution design and documentation skills; ability to lead cross‑functional design workshops.

About Us

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Life at PKF Consulting

At PKF, we hold our people in the highest regard and are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and non-hierarchical work environment. Our team is composed of exceptionally talented professionals, many of whom are recognized as leading experts in their fields, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences from various backgrounds. We are passionate about mentoring and developing our people through continuous learning and training programs, encouraging a culture that values diverse ways of thinking. As part of PKF, you will have the opportunity to grow into the best version of your professional self under the mentorship of accomplished industry leaders — while also playing an active role in shaping the future of our firm.