Qualifications
·Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
·Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in SAP BW and 3+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), including implementation, configuration, and support.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead SAC Implementation: Drive the full cycle implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
·Solution Design: Design and deliver end-to-end SAC solutions for planning, budgeting, and reporting requirements, including integration with SAP BW and other SAP and Salesforce modules
·Requirement Gathering: Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
·Integration with SAP BW: Develop and implement seamless integration of SAC with SAP BW for data models and reporting, leveraging BW queries and data sources.
·Planning & Budgeting Expertise: Configure SAC for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including both CAPEX and OPEX management.
·Reporting and Analytics: Build complex SAC reports and dashboards, including ad-hoc reporting, financial performance management, and key metrics visualization.
·Performance Optimization: Ensure performance optimization of SAC models and data integration processes.
·Training and Support: Provide end-user training and support post-implementation to ensure users can effectively utilize SAC for planning and reporting.
Skills:
·Extensive experience in planning, budgeting, and forecasting using SAC.
·Strong background in SAP BW data modeling, queries, and integration with SAC.
·Proficiency in building SAC stories, models, and complex reports.
·Knowledge of financial processes (CAPEX, OPEX, revenue management) and their implementation in SAC.
·Strong understanding of integration with other SAP modules (e.g., S/4HANA, BPC, FICO & REFX).
Preferred Skills
·Experience with SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or S/4HANA for Finance.
·Knowledge of cloud and hybrid deployment options for SAC.
·Previous experience working in complex, multi-system SAP landscapes.
Certifications
·SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Analytics Cloud
·SAP BW/4HANA or BW certification (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems