Principal Consultant (SAC)

Codestone; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to join the Data & Insights team. This key role involves architecting innovative solutions for enterprise clients, ensuring delivery excellence, and driving presales initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise with SAP Analytics Cloud and a strong background in solution architecture. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to mentor junior team members and influence client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SAC or similar EPM technologies.
• Strong background in solution architecture and system integration.
• Track record of managing client relationships and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Architect Data & Insights solutions aligned with client needs.
• Lead delivery excellence across projects for quality and innovation.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities in client engagements.

Skills

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Solution architecture

Technical consultancy

Client-facing leadership

Presales

Collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Are you a forward-thinking data professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and creating impactful client solutions? We’re looking for an experienced Principal Consultant (SAC) to join our Data & Insights team, a key role driving the success of our enterprise clients through innovation, architecture, and deep domain expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Architect Data & Insights solutions aligned with client needs and industry best practices.
• Lead delivery excellence across projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and innovation.
• Drive presales and proposal development, including solution demos and costing.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities to expand client engagements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Stay ahead of technology trends, integrating new tools and capabilities into your solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Tagetik, or similar EPM technologies.
• Strong background in solution architecture, system integration, and technical consultancy.
• A track record of client-facing leadership, managing relationships and outcomes.
• Experience in presales, cost modelling, and proposal creation.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into tailored technical solutions.
• Skilled at working collaboratively across teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Key Behaviours

Decision Making: Make informed, strategic decisions that balance client needs and business objectives. Evaluate risks and opportunities to deliver optimal outcomes.

Empowering Others: Delegate responsibilities effectively, empowering team members to excel. Mentor and coach team members to develop their skills and confidence.

Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts constructively, fostering a collaborative work environment. Navigate complex client interactions with diplomacy and tact.

Mentoring and Coaching: Provide guidance and support to junior consultants and project teams. Cultivate a culture of learning and professional development within the team.

Adaptability: Adapt quickly to changing project requirements and client expectations.

Embrace new challenges and pivot strategies as needed.

Commercial Awareness: Understand the financial impact of architectural decisions. Align solutions with clients’ business strategies to maximise value.

Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible manner to stakeholders. Maintain open, transparent communication with clients and internal teams.

Independent Working: Take initiative to manage tasks and resolve issues autonomously. Ensure high‑quality outputs with minimal supervision.

Collaboration: Work effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution. Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and partners.

Teamwork: Actively contribute to team goals and support colleagues in their roles. Foster a team‑oriented culture that values diverse perspectives.

Problem Solving: Approach challenges with a problem‑solving mindset, developing innovative solutions. Analyse issues thoroughly to implement effective resolutions.

Time Management: Prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines and client expectations. Manage multiple projects efficiently to ensure timely delivery.

Resilience: Maintain composure under pressure and persevere through setbacks. Demonstrate the ability to recover quickly from challenges.

Emotional Intelligence: Recognise and manage emotions to build effective working relationships. Exhibit empathy towards clients and team members, enhancing collaboration and trust.

Creativity: Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to solution design and problem solving. Innovate to improve D&I solutions and client outcomes.