SAP SAC Analytics Cloud Consultant

Rahn Consolidated; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an SAP SAC Consultant, where you'll engage in designing and implementing SAP Analytics Cloud solutions for financial planning and reporting. Utilize your expertise in data modeling and advanced analytics to drive efficiency in budgeting and forecasting processes while interacting with stakeholders across various business functions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAC Planning and Analytics modules.
• Hands-on experience with data modeling and scripting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAC Planning models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations for advanced analytics.
• Configure data integration with SAP and non-SAP systems.

Skills

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning

Data modeling

Scripting (Advanced Formula)

Financial planning

Analytical thinking

Data integration

Dashboard design

Job description

More about the Area & Team :

A SAP SAC planning consultant will join a team of finance, data and SAP specialists in Finance Regulatory Reporting domain.

More about the project :

Problem to solve

Solution / Deliverable

Attractive Tech exposure

The project’s aim is to automate the end to end process of reporting for a sub-set of regulatory returns. The process includes automation of data take on-on, transformation through application of relevant business rules through to report generation and submission. The automation process will mainly utilise SAP suite of applications.

Job Description / Skills Details

Job Description / Responsibilities :

SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting)

Detailed Competencies required for this role :

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and Analytics modules.

Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formula), and planning functions.

Expertise in connecting SAC with various data sources, including SAP BW, HANA, and third-party systems.

Knowledge of predictive features in SAC and experience with Smart Predict.

Understanding of SAC security concepts, including roles, teams, and data access control.

BW4 Hana modeling an advantage

Functional Skills :

Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Expertise in delivering user-friendly and visually appealing dashboards.

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.

Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and staying updated on SAC advancements.

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Detailed Deliverables / Outputs expected of the successful candidate :

SAC Planning :

Design and implement SAC Planning models to address business needs in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Develop complex calculations, data transformations, and input forms to enable effective planning processes.

Configure data integration with SAP and non-SAP systems to populate planning models.

Set up workflows, data locking, and version management to streamline planning cycles.

Knowledge in writing R – Scripts

Provide support for what-if scenarios, variance analysis, and predictive planning functionalities.

SAC Analytics & Reporting :

Design and deliver SAC stories and dashboards for advanced analytics and interactive reporting.

Develop models and visualizations that provide actionable insights across different business functions (e.g., finance, sales, supply chain).

Create KPIs, charts, and custom widgets to enhance decision-making capabilities.

Knowledge in writing R – Scripts

Optimize data connectivity with various data sources (SAP BW, S / 4HANA, HANA, Excel, etc.).

Troubleshoot performance issues in dashboards and improve story execution time.