Senior SAP Analytics Cloud Planning & Forecasting Consultant (10-12 yrs)

Job Title : Senior SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Forecasting Consultant

Location : Remote (EST Shift)

Experience : 10+ Years

Employment Type : Full-Time/Contract

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Consultant specializing in Planning and Forecasting to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Intelligence, and Enterprise Performance Management, with a deep understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics. This role requires working in the EST shift to support business operations across different regions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) solutions for planning, forecasting, and budgeting.

- Collaborate with finance, operations, and IT teams to gather business requirements and translate them into SAC planning models.

- Develop integrated financial planning models, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting.

- Configure and optimize SAC planning and predictive analytics capabilities.

- Create dynamic dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support decision-making.

- Integrate SAP Analytics Cloud with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, and other enterprise systems.

- Provide expertise in predictive forecasting, machine learning models, and data-driven insights.

- Conduct user training, documentation, and ensure best practices in SAC implementation.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAC planning, data integration, and performance.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP updates, enhancements, and industry trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Enterprise Planning.

- Strong hands-on experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Forecasting.

- Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

- Proficiency in SAC story building, data modeling, and predictive analytics.

- Experience in integrating SAC with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, BPC, and other data sources.

- Strong understanding of cloud-based analytics and data visualization.

- Proficiency in SAP HANA, SQL, and scripting languages for data transformation.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

- SAP SAC Certification is a plus.

- Experience with AI-driven predictive analytics in SAC.

- Knowledge of other BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.

- Experience in automated reporting and process optimization.

Work Schedule : EST Shift (Eastern Standard Time) to support business operations across multiple geographies.