Sap Sac Consultant (Sac Planning & Sac Analytics And Reporting)

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP SAC Consultant to join the finance team, specializing in SAC Planning and Analytics. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP Analytics, with a focus on automation of reporting and dashboard creation. The position offers a hybrid work model based in Sandton, South Africa, with responsibilities including designing planning models and delivering interactive reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.
• Knowledge in writing R - Scripts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAC Planning models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop complex calculations and data transformations.
• Design and deliver SAC stories and dashboards for advanced analytics.

Skills

Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud

Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling

Expertise in connecting SAC with various data sources

Knowledge of predictive features in SAC

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Education

5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics

Certification in SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

We are looking for SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting) : A SAP SAC planning consultant will join a team of finance, data and SAP specialists in Finance Regulatory Reporting domain. 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.

Duration - (required Start date) : ASAP ( Please note that security checks may impact the start dates)

Duration - End date : December 2025

Work Location : Alice Lane, Sandton (Hybrid)

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.

Background and experience required :

Years of Experience Industry Experience

5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud.

Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.

Knowledge of SAP S / 4HANA, BW / 4HANA, or other SAP products is highly desirable.

Certification in SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.

Knowledge in writing R - Scripts

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills) : Include minimum years of experience required per skill

5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud.

Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.

Beneficial Skills (Desired Skills) :

SAP Analytics Cloud

Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries

Pre-Screening

Pre-screening questions and desired Answers (1 Minimum) :

Does the candidate have previous SAP BPC development experience in years and projects.

Pre-screening questions and desired Answers