SAC planning senior

EY; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks a Manager SAP SAC Planning / EPM Consultant in India to lead end-to-end SAP Analytics Cloud Planning implementations and drive finance transformation initiatives. The role involves client-facing engagements leveraging SAC, BPC, and emerging AI capabilities such as SAP Joule.

You will design SAC models, data actions, and stories, and collaborate with SAC planning teams for optimal data structures and performance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAC Planning implementations, from requirements to deployment.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Structured design

Independent leadership

Knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Finance

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAC Planning

SAP Datasphere

HANA Modeling

SAP Joule (AI)

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Service line - Position Title: Senior

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager SAP SAC Planning / EPM Consultant to lead end‑to‑end planning implementations and drive finance transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, client‑facing EPM engagements, leveraging SAP SAC, BPC, and emerging AI capabilities such as SAP Joule.

Your Key Responsibilities

SAP SAC Planning – Implementation & Delivery

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions, including requirement gathering, solution design, build, testing, deployment, and support.
• Design and build SAC Planning Models and Dimensions, including public and private dimensions with attributes and hierarchies.
• Develop Data Actions, Multi-Actions, and Allocation processes to support driver-based planning and automation.
• Configure planning workflows, version management, and data locking to enable governed planning cycles.
• Design and develop SAC Stories, Unified Stories, and Digital Boardrooms for executive and operational reporting.
• Build Optimized stories with advanced scripting to support complex planning and analysis use cases.
• Expertise in SAC security configuration.

SAP Datasphere/HANA Modelling

• Leverage 2–3 years of hands‑on SAP HANA Modelling experience or Datasphere and SAP BW experience in implementation.
• Design and develop SAP HANA Calculation Views to support SAC Planning and Reporting use cases.
• Perform data modelling, transformations, and performance optimization in SAP Datasphere.
• Collaborate with SAC planning teams to ensure optimal data structures and model performance.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey ideas in both technical and business‑friendly language
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Highly process‑oriented with a structured approach to solution design
• Ability to work independently and lead complex engagements
• Strong documentation and knowledge‑sharing mindset

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience in BW
• Good understanding on SAP BDC, Datasphere Seamless planning and SAP Joule and AI.

What We Look For

• Experience working on large‑scale finance transformation or planning initiatives
• Exposure to competitor EPM tools is a plus
• Ability to mentor junior consultants and contribute to capability building
• Expertise in delivering the process definition document post workshops. Preparing the system design document by mapping client requirements. Capable to work with the team on sprint planning for the delivery.

What We Offer You

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
• Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting‑edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

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