SAP SAC Planning Lead Consultant

Focus Cloud Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in financial services seeks a skilled SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Lead Consultant for a key role in Dublin. This position involves leading an enterprise-wide planning and reporting transformation, designed to enhance financial processes through advanced solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in financial planning and reporting, with strong expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere. A robust understanding of fund management and excellent stakeholder skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in financial planning and reporting.
• Strong hands-on expertise with SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning).
• Practical experience with SAP Datasphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of SAC planning models.
• Develop scenario modelling frameworks for fund management planning.
• Integrate SAC models with SAP Datasphere for real-time data connectivity.

Skills

Financial planning and reporting

SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning)

SAP Datasphere

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Lead Consultant

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Dublin, Ireland (on-site preferred)

Contract: 6 months initial + extension option

Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Lead Consultant to lead an enterprise-wide planning and reporting transformation for a Financial Services client. You will be responsible for designing and delivering integrated planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere, enabling advanced scenario modelling and real‑time integration with S/4HANA and other data sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of SAC planning models, including:
  • P&L, workforce, project, and depreciation planning
• Develop scenario modelling frameworks and value‑driver trees for fund management planning
• Integrate SAC planning models with SAP Datasphere for real‑time data connectivity and harmonisation
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust planning solutions
• Ensure data governance, consistency, and best‑practice model design across SAC and Datasphere
• Support advanced simulations and what‑if analysis for profitability and cost‑impact assessments
• Provide guidance on SAC planning best practices, version management, and data actions

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in financial planning and reporting
• Strong hands‑on expertise with SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning), including data actions and advanced formulas
• Practical experience with SAP Datasphere for data integration and modelling
• Solid understanding of:
  • Fund management processes
  • AUM‑based fee structures
  • Cost allocation methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills

Desirable

• Background in Financial Services or Asset Management
• SAP certifications in SAC Planning and/or SAP Datasphere
• Exposure to S/4HANA Finance and integration with enterprise planning tools

📍 Location: Ireland (Dublin)

🇮🇪 Candidates must be based in Ireland or Europe and eligible to work on-site