Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design Design and own end-to-end planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Define architecture standards, data models, and integration patterns across SAP and non-SAP environments Drive best practice across SAC modelling, planning models, data actions, advanced formulas, allocations, and multi-dimensional planning Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to enterprise architecture principles Implementation & Delivery Leadership Lead SAC Planning implementations from discovery and blueprinting through to build, testing, and go-live Partner with finance, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions Provide architecture oversight and hands-on guidance to project teams throughout delivery Support solution design decisions across planning, forecasting, and reporting workstreams Integration & Data Management Design and optimise integration with backend systems including SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and SAP BPC Establish efficient data flows using live connections, OData, and SAC Data Import Services Ensure data structures and planning models support enterprise reporting and forecasting needs Work across SAP and non-SAP data sources to enable consistent and trusted planning data Governance, Performance & Best Practice Establish governance for SAC Planning models, content lifecycle, and release management Drive best practice around performance optimisation, security, and data quality Ensure compliance with enterprise standards across access, controls, and auditability Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, user experience, and system capability Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement Act as the SME for SAC Planning across technical and business teams Provide mentoring and guidance to SAC developers, analysts, and end users Support training, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities Work with senior stakeholders across finance and technology in a consultative, solution-led capacity About You We're looking for a seasoned SAP SAC Planning professional who can operate at both architecture and delivery level, with strong commercial and stakeholder-facing capability. Required Experience Strong experience in SAP with proven expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of enterprise-scale SAC Planning solutions Strong hands-on knowledge of: SAC Planning models Data Actions Advanced Formulas Allocations Story building / dashboards Forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes Experience integrating SAC with: SAP S/4HANA BW/4HANA SAP BPC Other enterprise / non-SAP systems where relevant Strong understanding of data modelling, planning architecture, and enterprise reporting structures Experience leading end-to-end implementations across design, build, testing, and go-live Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across finance, IT, and business teams Desirable Experience in finance transformation, FP&A, or enterprise performance management programs Exposure to global or complex enterprise environments Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience SAP certifications across SAC / BW / S/4HANA (nice to have)
