SAP SAC Planning Solution Architect

Responsible for the design, integrity and quality of our D&A solution. Design solution on the Finance Snowflake platform which will support business or function requirements. Responsible that the Finance solution/service provides the required functionality and meets the cost expectations of business. Collaborates with and contributes to project set-up and delivery as well as to service operations optimization.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Finance Services business Finance Process Data Systems division in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design and implement advanced SAC Planning models, including complex calculations, allocations, and predictive forecasting. Strong knowledge of data management concepts and data governance in a planning environment.
• Experienced with performance tuning and monitoring tools within SAC and BW/4HANA. Optimize data models and ensure high system performance through advanced scripting and query tuning.
• Define data governance, authorization models, and compliance controls with SAC Planning Work closely with finance stakeholders to translate planning requirements into robust technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership to development team, ensuring that all solutions follow established architectural guidelines and technical standards. Stay informed on SAC roadmap developments and introduce relevant new functionalities.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. SAP Analytics Cloud Planning and BW/4HANA certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAC Planning architecture and development. Proven track record of implementing large-scale planning models handling complex financial planning scenarios.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP BW/4HANA data modeling and integration techniques. Advanced skills in SAC Data Actions, Advanced Formulas, API-based data integrations, and predictive planning scenarios.
• Experience in financial planning processes (Budgeting, Forecasting, Rolling Forecasts) and a solid understanding of key financial metrics. Ability to lead technical teams and mentor developers on best practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical solutions to non-technical finance stakeholders. Experience working on finance transformation programs involving SAC and enterprise-level ERP solutions. Strong focus on continuous learning and exploring emerging technologies in the planning and analytics space.