SAP SAC Planning Lead Consultant
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Lead Consultant Industry: Financial Services Location: Dublin, Ireland (on-site preferred) Contract: 6 months initial + extension option The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Lead Consultant to lead an enterprise-wide planning and reporting transformation for a Financial Services client. You will be responsible for designing and delivering integrated planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere, enabling advanced scenario modelling and real-time integration with S/4HANA and other data sources. Key Responsibilities - Lead the design and implementation of SAC planning models, including: - P&L, workforce, project, and depreciation planning - Develop scenario modelling frameworks and value-driver trees for fund management planning - Integrate SAC planning models with SAP Datasphere for real-time data connectivity and harmonisation - Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust planning solutions - Ensure data governance, consistency, and best-practice model design across SAC and Datasphere - Support advanced simulations and what-if analysis for profitability and cost-impact assessments - Provide guidance on SAC planning best practices, version management, and data actions Required Skills & Experience - 8+ years experience in financial planning and reporting - Strong hands-on expertise with SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning), including data actions and advanced formulas - Practical experience with SAP Datasphere for data integration and modelling - Solid understanding of: - Fund management processes - AUM-based fee structures - Cost allocation methodologies - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills Desirable - Background in Financial Services or Asset Management - SAP certifications in SAC Planning and/or SAP Datasphere - Exposure to S/4HANA Finance and integration with enterprise planning tools ð Location: Ireland (Dublin) ð®ðª Candidates must be based in Ireland or Europe and eligible to work on-site