Job Title : SAP SAC Consultant Budget Planning
Location: Houston TX
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Sr Consultant specializing in Budget Planning to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and optimizing budgeting forecasting and financial planning solutions using SAP SAC Planning functionalities. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to analyze business needs configure SAC models and ensure seamless financial planning and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
SAC Budget Planning & Forecasting:
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Design and implement SAP SAC Planning models for budgeting and forecasting.
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Configure data actions advanced formulas and allocation rules for financial planning.
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Develop and maintain SAC Stories and dashboards for budget analysis and reporting.
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Management:
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Collaborate with finance accounting and business teams to gather requirements.
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Translate business needs into functional and technical SAC solutions.
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Conduct workshops training and user adoption sessions for SAC Planning.
Data Integration & Performance Optimization:
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Connect SAC Planning with S/4HANA and other data sources.
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Optimize data models workflows and planning scenarios for better performance.
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Ensure data accuracy validation and security compliance.
Reporting & Visualization:
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Create interactive financial reports and dashboards for executives and business users.
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Implement predictive analytics and whatif scenarios for better decisionmaking.
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Ensure best practices in data visualization and SAC Storytelling.
Support & Continuous Improvement:
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Provide postimplementation support and troubleshooting.
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Stay updated with SAP SAC roadmap new features and industry best practices.
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Propose enhancements to improve the **efficiency of budget planning processes.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Technical Skills:
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57 years of experience in SAP SAC Planning & Analytics.
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Strong knowledge of SAC Planning Data Actions Advanced Formulas and Allocations.
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Experience integrating SAP SAC with BW S/4HANA BPC or other financial systems.
Business & Functional Skills:
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Strong understanding of budgeting financial planning forecasting and cost allocation.
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Ability to translate financial business requirements into technical SAC solutions.
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Experience working in finance corporate planning or government budget planning.
Soft Skills:
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Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
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Ability to work with crossfunctional teams and senior stakeholders.
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Strong presentation and storytelling skills using SAC Dashboards.
Preferred Qualifications:
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SAP SAC Planning Certification (preferred but not required).
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Knowledge of S/4HANA Finance (must).
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Knowledge of S/4HANA Budget and Planning (must).