SUMMARY:
Background and experience required:
Years of Experience Industry Experience
- 5+ years of experie
POSITION INFO:
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
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Pre-Screening
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Pre-screening questions and desired Answers (1 Minimum):
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Does the candidate have previous SAP BPC development experience in years and projects.
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Pre-screening questions and desired Answers
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