SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Consultant (SAC)

As NTT DATA Business Solutions, we are more than just a company. We are a team of passionate people who drive innovation – from advisory and implementation to managed services and beyond. With SAP at our core and a powerful ecosystem of partners like Microsoft and ServiceNow, we continuously improve solutions and AI-driven technology to make them work for companies – and for their people.

With operations in more than 30 countries and bringing together 18,500 experts representing over 90 nations, we have enabled thousands of companies become more efficient and effective during the last three decades.

We are part of NTT DATA, a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. As a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA has experts in more than 70 countries. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group.

With us, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow.

What makes us special:

■ Team-oriented corporate culture, collaboration as equals and steady knowledge transfer

■ Diversity & Inclusion (e.g. various initiatives & communities)

■ Flexible working hours, (e.g. hybrid working)

■ Inhouse Academy with a variety of professional technical training, soft skills training, SAP Learning Hub and certification opportunities

■ Company health benefits (e.g. Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Optical and Dental Benefits)

Do you love challenges

We are looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant to design, implement, and support enterprise planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud. The role focuses on financial and operational planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis, working closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAC planning models.

This role requires a strong functional planning background with hands-on SAC Planning experience and the ability to bridge business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

SAP SAC Planning Implementation

• Design and build SAC Planning models (financial and/or operational)
• Configure versions (Budget, Forecast, Actual, Rolling Forecast)
• Develop Data Actions and Multi Actions for planning logic
• Implement Advanced Formulas, allocations, spreading, and driver-based planning
• Configure time dimensions, calendars, and hierarchies
• Set up user security and data access controls

Business & Functional Engagement

• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, and business users to gather planning requirements
• Translate business planning processes into SAC solutions
• Support what-if analysis, scenario planning, and variance analysis
• Conduct workshops, user training, and knowledge transfer sessions
• Provide functional guidance and best practices for SAC Planning

Integration & Data Management

• Collaborate with technical teams on data integration from:
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP BW / BW4HANA
• Other non-SAP data sources (where applicable)
• Support Live and Import data connection strategies
• Ensure data consistency between Actuals and Planning data

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide post-implementation support and enhancements
• Troubleshoot planning model issues and performance bottlenecks
• Recommend process improvements and SAC feature adoption

Convince us with your potential!

Mandatory

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in SAP Analytics Cloud, with hands-on Planning experience
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes
• Experience with:
• SAC Planning Models
• Versions & scenarios
• Data Actions / Multi Actions
• Advanced Formulas
• Allocations and spreading logic
• Solid functional background in:
• SAP FI / CO, FP&A, or enterprise planning
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders

Preferred / Advantage

• Experience integrating SAC with SAP S/4HANA or SAP BW
• Knowledge of management reporting and variance analysis
• Exposure to Value Driver Trees and predictive planning
• Prior experience in enterprise rollout or regional/global implementations