SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Specialist, London

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant with a strong ability to work independently and deliver end-to-end solutions. The ideal candidate will act as an individual contributor with a proven track record in implementing SAC Planning functionalities across diverse business environments.

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of SAC Planning solution delivery, from requirements gathering to final implementation and support.
• Conduct and lead workshops with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements effectively.
• Translate business needs into comprehensive SAC Planning designs and solution architecture.
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced planning models, data actions, and visual stories using SAC Planning capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration and data management from source systems to SAC, including data loads, transformations, and scheduling.
• Implement effective security strategies and user role management in SAC to ensure data integrity and access control.
• Optimize performance and usability of planning models using best practices in data modeling and advanced formula logic.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Confident in facilitating workshops and engaging with senior business users.
• Workshops & Requirements Gathering: Experience leading business and technical workshops to gather requirements and convert them into actionable design specifications.
• Hands-on SAC Planning Expertise:
  • Advanced Data Modeling techniques for planning and forecasting.
  • Complex Story Design with dynamic visualizations and input-ready grids.
  • Proficiency in Advanced Formulas (e.g., scripting in Advanced Formula Editor).
  • Development and management of Data Actions, Calendar Tasks, and Processes.
  • Design and implementation of Security Strategy and data access controls.
  • Strong experience with Data Integration – loading, transforming, and managing data from source systems (e.g., S/4HANA, BW, flat files) for planning purposes.

• Experience with basic reporting and analytics functionalities in SAC (non-planning use cases).
• Understanding of integration with other SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, BW/4HANA).
• Exposure to predictive planning or machine learning integration in SAC is a plus.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality SAC Planning solutions in enterprise environments.