SAC Planning Lead Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: SAC Planning Lead Consultant

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Location: Dublin (On-site for probation period)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced SAC Planning Lead Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Datasphere to lead Customer’s enterprise planning and reporting transformation. The consultant will design and implement integrated planning models, scenario simulations, and data integration strategies leveraging Datasphere for seamless connectivity with S/4HANA and other data sources.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of SAC planning models for P&L, workforce, project, and depreciation planning.
• Develop scenario modeling frameworks and value driver trees for fund management planning.
• Integrate SAC planning models with SAP Datasphere for real-time data connectivity and harmonization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional planning solutions.
• Ensure data governance and consistency across SAC and Datasphere environments.
• Support advanced simulations and what-if analysis for profitability and cost impact assessments.
• Provide guidance on best practices for SAC planning, version management, and data actions.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Extensive in-depth experience in financial planning and reporting domains.
• Strong expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud Planning, including data actions and advanced formulas.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere for data integration and modeling.
• Understanding of fund management processes, AUM-based fee structures, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, documentation, and communication skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience in BFSI or Asset Management industry.
• SAP certifications in SAC Planning and SAP Datasphere.
• Exposure to S/4HANA Finance and integration with planning tools.