Role: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Functional-Technical Consultant
Location: King of Prussia, PA / ONSITE
Experience: 14+
Duration: Long Term Project
Client: Capgemini/End client
Job Role and Responsibilities:
Currently executing a strategic transformation program to migrate its Planning and Reporting processes from SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
The implementation is being led by a third-party vendor; however, due to significant open defects, resource constraints, and aggressive timelines, the planned Go-Live is under pressure. Capgemini has been requested to support the stabilization effort, defect remediation, business readiness activities, and successful transition into production.
The resource will act as a key liaison between CSL Business Stakeholders, Implementation Partner, and Capgemini teams while providing both functional business analysis and hands-on SAC expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Management
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Serve as the primary interface between CSL business users, project leadership, and technical teams.
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Facilitate requirement clarification, solution reviews, defect triage sessions, and business workshops.
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Analyze existing BPC planning and reporting processes and align them with SAC capabilities.
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Gather, document, and validate business requirements.
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Conduct impact assessments and support change management activities.
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Assist in UAT planning, execution, and sign-off activities.
SAC Functional & Technical Responsibilities
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Provide functional and technical expertise on SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions.
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Analyze and resolve defects related to planning models, reporting, calculations, allocations, and business rules.
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Support configuration, validation, testing, and production readiness activities.
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Work closely with the implementation partner to identify root causes and remediation strategies.
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Validate data integration and planning workflows between SAC and source SAP systems.
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Review and optimize SAC models, stories, planning processes, and calculations.
Transition & Stabilization Support
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Lead defect management and prioritization discussions.
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Coordinate resolution activities across business and technical teams.
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Support cutover planning and Go-Live readiness assessments.
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Provide Hypercare support during stabilization period.
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Ensure minimal business disruption during transition from BPC to SAC.
Required Skills & Experience
Functional Skills
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8+ years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst within SAP Planning and Analytics environments.
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Strong understanding of:
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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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Budgeting & Forecasting
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Management Reporting
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Driver-Based Planning
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Consolidation Processes
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
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4+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud.
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Strong expertise in:
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SAC Planning Models
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Stories & Dashboards
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Data Actions
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Multi Actions
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Calendar Processes
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Allocations
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Business Rules
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Predictive Planning (Preferred)
SAP BPC Experience
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Strong understanding of SAP BPC Planning processes.
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Experience supporting BPC to SAC migration or transformation programs preferred.
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Ability to analyze legacy BPC processes and align them with SAC architecture.
Technical Skills
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Understanding of SAP S/4HANA integration with SAC.
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Knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA integration.
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Familiarity with data integration concepts and planning architecture.
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Ability to review technical defects and coordinate resolution with development teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Healthcare industries.
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Previous experience supporting critical ERP or Planning system Go-Live activities.
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Experience working with global stakeholders across US and offshore teams.
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SAP Analytics Cloud certification preferred.
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Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
Senior SAP Analytics Cloud Consultant with strong Business Analysis capabilities, deep SAC Planning expertise, SAP BPC transformation experience, and proven ability to lead business-facing stabilization and Go-Live support activities in complex enterprise environments.*
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