SAC Planning Specialist​/Consultant

Position: SAC Planning Specialist / Consultant
Hello,

Greetings!!!

This is Abhishek from Jconnect INC
. Below is the requirement with my client. Please let me know if you are available for this role.

Title:
SAC Planning Specialist / Consultant

Location:
Alpharetta, GA

Duration:
Fulltime

JOB DESCRIPTION:

# Skill / Technology # Skill / Technology Proficiency Level

1 SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) - 6+ years 7 Revenue Planning & Driver-based Models Expert

2 Python (data pipelines, automation, ML forecasting) 8 Cost Center & Profit Center Planning Expert

3 Node.js (API integrations, backend services) 9 Budgeting & Rolling Forecast Expert

4 JavaScript (SAC scripting, custom widgets, Analytics Designer) 10 SAC Data Actions & Allocations Expert

5 SAP BPC / BW / HANA integration 11 Snowflake / Data Warehouse connectivity Advanced

6 REST API / OData / JSON (data connectivity) 12 MS Excel Advanced (model validation, Power Query) Advanced

Responsibilities:

Finance Planning & FP&A

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Revenue Planning, Cost Planning, Headcount Planning, Budgeting, and Rolling Forecast processes within SAC.

• Configure driver-based planning models, allocation rules, distribution & spreading logic, and advanced formula-based calculations.

• Set up Planning Calendars, workflows, task assignments, and review/approval cycles (Schedule phase).

• Enable Predict capabilities: configure automated time-series forecasting (predictive scenarios) and planning propositions using SAC built-in ML features.

• Support ACT vs. BUD variance analysis, asymmetric reporting, and management reporting dashboards.

SAC Architecture & Planning Model Design

• Design and configure SAC Planning models for Cost Center Planning, Profit Center Planning, Project Planning, and Group Reporting aligned to the architecture shown in the SAC Overview (Prepare → Schedule → Predict → Plan → Visualize → Finalize → Collaborate cycle).

• Build and maintain multi-dimensional planning models integrating actuals from SAP ECC / SAP HANA and HR data from HR systems, CF Portal exchange rates, and master data.

• Configure Snowflake connectors and live/import data connections for real-time analytics and planning.

• Develop and maintain integration pipelines with Microsoft Teams and Excel-based reporting exports.

Finance Planning & FP&A

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Revenue Planning, Cost Planning, Headcount Planning, Budgeting, and Rolling Forecast processes within SAC.

• Configure driver-based planning models, allocation rules, distribution & spreading logic, and advanced formula-based calculations.

• Set up Planning Calendars, workflows, task assignments, and review/approval cycles (Schedule phase).

• Enable Predict capabilities: configure automated time-series forecasting (predictive scenarios) and planning propositions using SAC built-in ML features.

• Support ACT vs. BUD variance analysis, asymmetric reporting, and management reporting dashboards.

Development & Technical Implementation

• Develop custom SAC scripts using JavaScript and Analytics Designer for advanced UI and planning inputs.

• Build Python-based automation scripts for data transformation, validation, and loading into SAC planning models.

• Create Node.js APIs for bi-directional data exchange between SAC and downstream systems (Esprit Financial Reporting, Snowflake, etc.).

• Perform data modeling in SAP BW / HANA to support planning and reporting requirements.

• Manage security roles, data access controls, and planning model governance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, FP&A, and Divisional Admin users to gather requirements, run workshops, and translate business needs into SAC planning solutions.

• Conduct UAT, training sessions, and knowledge transfer to end-user planners and reviewers.

• Collaborate with Forecast & Budget owners and Divisional Admin users on planning cycle governance.

Prepare and present solution design documents

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Competency Expected Behavior

Communication & Stakeholder Management Ability to translate complex technical solutions into business language; executive presentation skills

Project & Program Management Experience managing SAP implementation work streams;
Agile / Waterfall…