SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Solution Architect Technology Experts

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Delivery

• Design and lead end-to-end

  SAC Planning

  solutions for enterprise-level financial planning, consolidation, and performance management.
• Architect Integrated Financial Planning models including

  P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Operational Planning

  .
• Drive

  Cost Center, Profit Center, and Project/Portfolio-based planning

  including allocation logic.
• Establish data models for multi-level budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Align SAC models with

  SAP S/4HANA, SAP BPC, BW/4HANA

  , or other data sources using Live/Import connections.
• Develop

  input templates, planning forms, dashboards, stories

  , and predictive forecasting models.

Portfolio & Cost Allocation

• Enable project portfolio cost planning and investment prioritisation.
• Define and configure cost allocation methods (driver-based, SKF, proportional allocations).
• Build budget allocation logic across functions and Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Consolidation & Profitability

• Support management consolidation processes through SAC or integration with Group Reporting/S/4HANA.
• Design profitability models by

  market, product, region

  , including scenario-based simulations.
• Integrate

  transfer pricing, FX simulations

  , and intercompany elimination logic where required.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Define governance, approval workflows, and role-based security structures for SAC Planning.
• Collaborate with product owners, CFO office, business controllers, IT teams, and SAC development teams.
• Conduct

  design workshops, requirement gathering sessions, user enablement, and continuous improvement reviews

  .

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

3+ years dedicated to SAC Planning implementation & architecture

S/4HANA Finance

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Ability to operate effectively in multicultural, cross-functional environments

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. 10+ years in SAP Financials

   with

   3+ years in SAC Planning architecture & implementation

2. Proven experience in

   multi-entity, multi-currency financial planning and consolidation

3. Deep expertise in

   SAC Planning capabilities

   (Data Actions, Advanced Formulas, Allocations, Calendar Tasks, Predictive Scenarios)