We are looking for SAP SAC Consultant (SAC Planning & SAC Analytics and Reporting): A SAP SAC planning consultant will join a team of finance, data and SAP specialists in Finance Regulatory Reporting domain. 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.

Duration – (required Start date):             ASAP (Please note that security checks may impact the start dates)

Duration - End date:                                      December 2025

Work Location:                                                Alice Lane, Sandton (Hybrid)

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.).
• Troubleshoot performance issues in dashboards and improve story execution time.

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

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.

Beneficial Skills (Desired Skills):

• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Experience in SAC Planning and Analytics projects across multiple industries

Contact information

Riford Masuku