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Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Sr Consultant specializing in Budget Planning to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning solutions using SAP SAC Planning functionalities. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to analyze business needs, configure SAC models, and ensure seamless financial planning and analysis. Key Responsibilities: SAC Budget Planning & Forecasting: - Design and implement SAP SAC Planning models for budgeting and forecasting. - Configure data actions, advanced formulas, and allocation rules for financial planning. - Develop and maintain SAC Stories and dashboards for budget analysis and reporting. Business Analysis & Stakeholder Management: - Collaborate with finance, accounting, and business teams to gather requirements. - Translate business needs into functional and technical SAC solutions. - Conduct workshops, training, and user adoption sessions for SAC Planning. Data Integration & Performance Optimization: - Connect SAC Planning with S/4HANA, and other data sources. - Optimize data models, workflows, and planning scenarios for better performance. - Ensure data accuracy, validation, and security compliance. Reporting & Visualization: - Create interactive financial reports and dashboards for executives and business users. - Implement predictive analytics and what-if scenarios for better decision-making. - Ensure best practices in data visualization and SAC Storytelling. Support & Continuous Improvement: - Provide post-implementation support and troubleshooting. - Stay updated with SAP SAC roadmap, new features, and industry best practices. - Propose enhancements to improve the **efficiency of budget planning processes. Required Qualifications & Skills: Education: - Bachelors/master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field. Technical Skills: - 5-7 years of experience in SAP SAC Planning & Analytics. - Strong knowledge of SAC Planning, Data Actions, Advanced Formulas, and Allocations. - Experience integrating SAP SAC with BW, S/4HANA, BPC, or other financial systems. Business & Functional Skills: - Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and cost allocation. - Ability to translate financial business requirements into technical SAC solutions. - Experience working in finance, corporate planning, or government budget planning. Soft Skills: - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. - Strong presentation and storytelling skills using SAC Dashboards.
