SAP SAC Planning Architect

Decision Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Inc. is seeking an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide planning and performance management solutions.

You will own end-to-end SAC Planning architecture and translate complex finance requirements into scalable solutions across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, workforce, CAPEX, sales, and operations. Collaborating with CFOs and senior stakeholders, you will provide technical leadership throughout the lifecycle, define

Qualifications

• 7+ years Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) experience.
• 4+ years SAP Analytics Cloud Planning implementation experience.
• Multiple end-to-end SAC Planning project deliveries as lead architect.
• Deep understanding of planning and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end SAC Planning solution architecture.
• Design enterprise planning models covering FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Workforce Planning, CAPEX, Sales, Operational.
• Establish planning design standards and governance frameworks.
• Design multi-model planning architectures and integration strategies.
• Lead SAC Planning implementations from design through deployment.
• Oversee consultants and development teams.
• Review model designs and calculations.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices.
• Manage architecture risks and mitigation plans.
• Support UAT, deployment, and hypercare activities.

Skills

SAC Planning

EPM

Solution architecture

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP S/4HANA

BW/4HANA

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide planning and performance management solutions.

The role will take ownership of end-to-end SAC Planning architecture, translating complex finance and business planning requirements into scalable solutions across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, workforce, CAPEX, sales and operational planning.

Working closely with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor while providing technical leadership throughout the full implementation lifecycle. You will also define integration strategies across SAP S/4HANA, Datasphere, BW/4HANA, BW, ECC, HANA and non-SAP platforms, while ensuring solutions follow SAP best practices for performance, scalability and governance.

Who Are We?

Decision Inc. is a global digital partner that enables businesses to reinvent themselves to realise their full potential.

We deliver agility, resilience, and intelligence to any enterprise, enabling them to adapt quickly and thrive through innovation and opportunity. Our teams have engaged with more than 400 clients globally over the past 15 years, providing them with the expertise to build, operate, and optimise their digital businesses.

We achieve this by leveraging the world’s best technology to drive our client’s business ambitions forward into tomorrow's reality. These technologies include but are not limited to: Microsoft, SAP, Qlik, Snowflake, Alteryx, Automation Anywhere, and Workday Adaptive Insights.

Our success is ultimately driven by our entrepreneurial culture, industry exposure, and the passion of our people. We have three key cross-functional teams – Functional and Specialist Consulting, Development, and Engineering teams. Based in four global offices, our exceptional consultants focus on delivering value to clients by keeping them at the centre of our service delivery. To find out more about our exciting fast-paced culture visit: Careers at Decision Inc.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibility:

• Define end-to-end SAC Planning solution architecture.
• Design enterprise planning models covering:
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Workforce Planning
• Capital Planning
• Sales Planning
• Operational Planning
• Establish planning design standards and governance frameworks.
• Design multi-model planning architectures and integration strategies.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of planning solutions.
• Develop planning roadmaps aligned to client business strategy.

Client Advisory

• Act as trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance Directors, and Executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate planning strategy workshops.
• Lead requirements gathering and solution design sessions.
• Challenge existing planning processes and recommend improvements.
• Present solution designs and architecture decisions to senior stakeholders.
• Support pre-sales and business development activities.

SAC Planning Delivery Leadership

• Lead SAC Planning implementations from design through deployment.
• Oversee consultants and development teams.
• Review model designs and calculations.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices.
• Manage architecture risks and mitigation plans.
• Support UAT, deployment, and hypercare activities.

Financial Planning Solution Design

Develop solutions for:

• Strategic Planning
• Rolling Forecasting
• Annual Budgeting
• Driver-Based Planning
• Workforce Planning
• CAPEX Planning
• Cost Centre Planning
• Revenue Planning
• Profitability Planning
• Scenario Planning
• What-if Modelling
• Predicative Forecasting

Integration Architecture

Design integrations between SAC and:

• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP Datasphere
• SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP BW
• SAP ECC
• SAP HANA
• Non-SAP ERP systems
• HR and Payroll platforms

Responsibilities include:

• Data acquisition design
• Import processes
• Live connectivity
• Data actions integration
• Process automation

Technical Leadership

• Define modelling standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews.
• Review data actions and advanced formulas.
• Establish performance optimization guidelines.
• Lead troubleshooting and solution optimization.
• Mentor consultants and team members.

Who Do You Need to Be?

Required Skills & Experience

SAC Planning Expertise

• 7+ years Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) experience.
• 4+ years SAP Analytics Cloud Planning implementation experience.
• Multiple end-to-end SAC Planning project deliveries as lead architect.
• Deep understanding of planning and forecasting processes.