Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Consultant who combines strong technical expertise with solid Business Analyst (BA) capabilities. This role is responsible for working closely with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into scalable analytics and planning solutions on SAP Analytics Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAC reporting, dashboarding, planning, and data modeling, while also being comfortable acting as the bridge between business users and technical teams. You will play a key role in solution design, development, stakeholder management, and delivery across analytics and planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- SAP Analytics Cloud (Technical Delivery)
- Design, develop, and enhance dashboards, stories, applications, and planning solutions in SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Build and maintain data models, connections, and integrations between SAC and source systems such as:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP BW / BW4HANA
- SAP HANA
- Non-SAP sources (SQL databases, flat files, APIs, etc.)
- Deliver end-to-end SAC solutions covering:
- Management reporting
- Data visualization
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- KPI tracking and business performance analysis
- Optimize report performance, usability, and data accuracy.
- Support testing activities including SIT, UAT, defect resolution, and go-live support.
- Prepare technical documentation, solution design documents, and user guides.
- Business Analysis / Functional Consulting
- Work directly with business stakeholders to understand reporting, analytics, and planning requirements.
- Conduct:
- Requirement gathering workshops
- Business process analysis
- Gap analysis
- Functional design sessions
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and actionable technical designs.
- Advise stakeholders on KPI frameworks, reporting standards, dashboard structures, and planning models.
- Act as a liaison between business users, project managers, and technical teams to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.
- Support UAT, user training, change requests, and post-implementation enhancements.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve business processes and reporting capabilities through SAC.
- Leadership & Project Contribution
- Lead SAC workstreams or take ownership of assigned solution areas in project delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
- Contribute to solution architecture discussions and best practices for SAC implementation.
- Support effort estimation, delivery planning, and risk/issue management.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
Requirements
Experience
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in BI/Analytics/SAP reporting projects, including hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Proven experience in delivering SAC solutions for:
- Reporting and dashboards
- Planning and forecasting
- Data modeling and integration
- Experience working in complex enterprise environments with SAP ecosystems.
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Good understanding of:
- SAC Story and Application design
- SAC Planning models
- Data actions / allocations / planning processes
- Live and import connections
- Data modeling and performance optimization
- Experience integrating SAC with:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP BW/BW4HANA
- SAP HANA
- Knowledge of SQL, ETL, data warehousing, and data visualization best practices is preferred.
- Familiarity with project and documentation tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar is a plus.
Business Analysis / Functional Skills
- Strong experience in business requirement gathering and analysis.
- Ability to create and maintain:
- BRD (Business Requirement Document)
- FRD / Functional Specification
- User stories
- Process flows
- Use cases
- Ability to translate business needs into practical analytics and planning solutions.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of how data supports operational and strategic decision-making.
- Experience working with stakeholders across functions such as:
- Finance / Controlling
- Sales
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Operations
- HR
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to lead discussions, facilitate workshops, and present solutions clearly.
- Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Language
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to communicate effectively with regional or global stakeholders is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP Analytics Cloud certification is a strong advantage.
- Experience in full-cycle SAP implementation or transformation projects.
- Experience in consulting environments or client-facing delivery roles.
- Exposure to Agile delivery methodology is a plus.
- Prior experience in a hybrid role combining technical consulting and business analysis is highly preferred.
Key Success Indicators
- Ability to accurately understand business needs and convert them into scalable SAC solutions.
- Delivery of high-quality dashboards, reports, and planning applications aligned with user expectations.
- Strong collaboration with both business and technical stakeholders.
- Contribution to project success through leadership, quality, and solution ownership.
