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SAP SAC Consultant

Sandton, South Africa

We're on the lookout for a skilled SAP SAC Consultant to support a major automation initiative in the Finance Regulatory Reporting domain. If you're experienced in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and thrive in data-driven environments, this is your chance to work alongside experts in finance, data, and SAP—and make a real impact. 

You’ll be part of a strategic project aimed at automating the full lifecycle of regulatory reporting. From data ingestion and transformation to report generation and submission, your expertise will help streamline a complex process using SAP’s cutting-edge tools. 


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Job Title:

SAP SAC Consultant

Duration:

8 months

Work Location:

Hybrid

More about the Area & Team:

A SAP SAC planning consultant will join a team of finance, data and SAP specialists in Finance Regulatory Reporting domain.

More about the project:

  • Problem to solve
  • Solution/Deliverable
  • Attractive Tech exposure
 The project’s aim is to automate the end to end process of reporting for a sub-set of regulatory returns. The process includes automation of data take on-on, transformation through application of relevant business rules through to report  generation and submission. The automation process will mainly utilise SAP suite of applications.

Job Description / Responsibilities:

SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting)

Background and experience required:

  • Years of Experience
  • Industry Experience
 5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud.

Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.

Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, or other SAP products is highly desirable.

Certification in SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus.

Knowledge in writing R – Scripts

Detailed Competencies required for this role:

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning and Analytics modules.
  • Hands-on experience with SAC data modeling, scripting (Advanced Formula), and planning functions.
  • Expertise in connecting SAC with various data sources, including SAP BW, HANA, and third-party systems.
  • Knowledge of predictive features in SAC and experience with Smart Predict.
  • Understanding of SAC security concepts, including roles, teams, and data access control.
  • BW4 Hana modeling an advantage

Functional Skills:

  • Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Expertise in delivering user-friendly and visually appealing dashboards.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
  • Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and staying updated on SAC advancements.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Detailed Deliverables / Outputs expected of the successful candidate:

SAC Planning:


  • Design and implement SAC Planning models to address business needs in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Develop complex calculations, data transformations, and input forms to enable effective planning processes.
  • Configure data integration with SAP and non-SAP systems to populate planning models.
  • Set up workflows, data locking, and version management to streamline planning cycles.
  • Knowledge in writing R – Scripts
  • Provide support for what-if scenarios, variance analysis, and predictive planning functionalities.


SAC Analytics & Reporting:


  • Design and deliver SAC stories and dashboards for advanced analytics and interactive reporting.
  • Develop models and visualizations that provide actionable insights across different business functions (e.g., finance, sales, supply chain).
  • Create KPIs, charts, and custom widgets to enhance decision-making capabilities.
  • Knowledge in writing R – Scripts
  • Optimize data connectivity with various data sources (SAP BW, S/4HANA, HANA, Excel, etc.).

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills):

- Include minimum years of experience required per skill

  • 5+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with at least 2+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud.
  • Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries.


Customer Collaboration
Continuous Learning
Autonomy
Efficiency & Delivery
Technical Mastery
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