Overview: The SAP PAPM (Profitability and Performance Management) Consultant plays a crucial role in transforming and optimizing financial processes within an organization. This role involves designing and implementing SAP PAPM solutions that provide actionable insights into profitability and performance metrics. With 68 years of experience the consultant acts as a strategic partner collaborating closely with crossfunctional teams to enhance decisionmaking and drive operational efficiency. By leveraging advanced SAP tools and methodologies the consultant supports organizations in making datadriven decisions that contribute to their overall success. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills are essential as well as the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Overall the SAP PAPM Consultant is vital in ensuring that businesses harness the full potential of their financial data resulting in improved strategies resource allocation and financial health.
- Analyze current financial processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Design and implement SAP PAPM solutions tailored to business needs.
- Collaborate with finance and IT teams to integrate SAP PAPM tools.
- Develop financial models to assess profitability and performance.
- Conduct training sessions for users on SAP PAPM functionalities.
- Provide postimplementation support and troubleshooting.
- Generate reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators.
- Stay updated with SAP best practices and industry trends.
- Facilitate workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders.
- Document business processes specifications and workflows.
- Conduct data quality assessments to ensure accuracy.
- Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies related to financial processes.
- Support organizational change management initiatives.
- Assist in the testing of SAP PAPM solutions prior to golive.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across financial operations.
- Maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders and departments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Computer Science or related field.
- 68 years of experience in SAP PAPM or related financial analytics roles.
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
- Experience in data modeling and analysis.
- Proficiency in SAP financial modules and tools.
- Handson experience with SAP HANA is a plus.
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a teamoriented environment.
- Cerification in SAP PAPM or related fields is preferred.
- Experience in conducting user training and support.
- Understanding of business intelligence (BI) tools.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
- Ability to adapt to changing business environments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
financial modeling,data analysis,stakeholder engagement,project management,process optimization,team collaboration