SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant\nLocation: Europe (Remote/Hybrid with occasional travel)\nContract Type: Freelance / Contract\nOpen Positions: 4\n\nWe are looking for experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultants to join a high-profile enterprise planning transformation program. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale planning and forecasting solutions, collaborating closely with Finance and IT stakeholders to deliver robust SAC Planning implementations.\nKey Requirements\n8–12 years of overall industry experience\n3–6 years of hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud – Planning\nProven experience delivering SAC Planning solutions in production environments\nHands-on application development experience in at least 2 SAC Planning implementation projects\nStrong client-facing and stakeholder management skills\nExcellent communication skills in English\nResponsibilities\nDesign, develop, and configure SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions based on business requirements\nTranslate functional and technical requirements into planning models, stories, input forms, data actions, multi-actions, calendar tasks, and security configurations\nSupport solution design across integration architecture, data storage, and processing layers\nConfigure and optimize Data Access Controls, Data Locking, roles, authorizations, and Single Sign-On (SSO) requirements\nImplement workflow and planning processes to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities\nPerform performance tuning and optimization of SAC Planning applications, ensuring efficient response times and user experience\nCollaborate with Finance SMEs, business users, and IT teams throughout the project lifecycle\nProvide recommendations and best practices for SAC Planning architecture, security, and governance\nRequired Expertise\nSAP Analytics Cloud\nSAC Budgeting & Planning\nReporting & Advanced Analytics\nWorkflow & Calendar Processes\nPlanning Models\nData Actions & Multi Actions\nInput Forms\nSecurity & Authorizations\nData Access Controls (DAC)\nData Locking\nPerformance Optimization\nFinance & FP&A\nFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)\nP&L Planning\nBalance Sheet Planning\nCash Flow Planning\nOPEX Planning\nCAPEX Planning\nFinancial KPIs and Metrics\nWhat We're Looking For\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nAbility to bridge business requirements with technical SAC capabilities\nExperience working in global and multicultural environments\nAbility to engage directly with client IT teams and Finance stakeholders\nProactive mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions\n\nIf you are passionate about SAP Analytics Cloud Planning and have a track record of delivering enterprise planning solutions, we would love to hear from you.