SAP BPC/EPM

Mindsprint; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindsprint seeks an Associate Director to lead SAP BPC/EPM architecture and transformations. You will define end-to-end solutions across planning, budgeting, and reporting, directing cross-functional teams and ensuring governance and delivery excellence.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in SAP, with deep BPC/EPM expertise and experience guiding global programs, including SAP BPC, SAC, and S/4HANA Finance. Strong executive presence and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SAP, with significant focus on SAP BPC/EPM.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in multiple end-to-end SAP EPM implementations.
• Strong expertise in: SAP BPC (NetWeaver and/or Embedded), FP&A, SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP BW/BW4HANA.
• Strong understanding of finance processes (planning, budgeting, forecasting, close & consolidation).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large global programs.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for SAP BPC/EPM implementations and transformations.
• Lead solution design across planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for EPM roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate and integrate SAP EPM tools (SAP BPC, SAC, S/4HANA Finance).
• Lead large-scale, global SAP EPM programs as a solution architect or program leader.
• Manage cross-functional teams including functional consultants, technical architects, and business stakeholders.
• Drive governance, solution quality, and delivery excellence.

Skills

SAP BPC/EPM

FP&A

Strategic leadership

Program leadership

Solution architecture

Data modeling

Performance optimization

Executive communication

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP BW/BW4HANA

S/4HANA Finance

NetWeaver

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Associate Director – SAP BPC/EPM Solution Architecture to lead enterprise performance management transformations. This role will drive architecture, design, and delivery of SAP BPC/EPM solutions, aligning finance and business objectives with scalable, future-ready technology frameworks.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP BPC, strong financial planning and consolidation knowledge, and a proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Strategy

• Define end-to-end architecture for SAP BPC/EPM implementations and transformations
• Lead solution design across planning, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting
• Provide strategic direction for EPM roadmap aligned with business goals
• Evaluate and integrate SAP EPM tools (SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud, S/4HANA Finance)
• Lead large-scale, global SAP EPM programs as a solution architect or program leader
• Manage cross-functional teams including functional consultants, technical architects, and business stakeholders
• Drive governance, solution quality, and delivery excellence

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with CFOs, finance leaders, and IT executives to define transformation vision
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Architect SAP BPC (Standard/Embedded) solutions on NetWeaver and/or S/4HANA platforms
• Design integrations with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW, and third-party systems
• Ensure best practices in data modeling, business rules, script logic, and performance optimization
• Oversee migration strategies (e.g., BPC to SAP Analytics Cloud)
• Stay current with SAP EPM innovations and industry trends
• Drive automation, advanced analytics, and digital finance initiatives
• Promote reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SAP, with significant focus on SAP BPC/EPM
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in multiple end-to-end SAP EPM implementations
• Strong expertise in:
• SAP BPC (NetWeaver and/or Embedded)
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance and SAP BW/BW4HANA
• Strong understanding of finance processes (planning, budgeting, forecasting, close & consolidation)
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large global programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and reporting
• Exposure to Group Reporting and modern EPM tools
• SAP certifications in BPC, SAC, or S/4HANA Finance
• Experience in cloud transformations and hybrid architectures
• Knowledge of Onestream Business Planning & Consolidation tool.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving ability
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making
• Mentorship mindset with experience building high-performing teams