SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant Location: Europe (Remote/Hybrid with occasional travel) Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Open Positions: 4 We 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. Key Requirements 8–12 years of overall industry experience 3–6 years of hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud – Planning Proven experience delivering SAC Planning solutions in production environments Hands-on application development experience in at least 2 SAC Planning implementation projects Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication skills in English Responsibilities Design, develop, and configure SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions based on business requirements Translate functional and technical requirements into planning models, stories, input forms, data actions, multi-actions, calendar tasks, and security configurations Support solution design across integration architecture, data storage, and processing layers Configure and optimize Data Access Controls, Data Locking, roles, authorizations, and Single Sign-On (SSO) requirements Implement workflow and planning processes to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Perform performance tuning and optimization of SAC Planning applications, ensuring efficient response times and user experience Collaborate with Finance SMEs, business users, and IT teams throughout the project lifecycle Provide recommendations and best practices for SAC Planning architecture, security, and governance Required Expertise SAP Analytics Cloud SAC Budgeting & Planning Reporting & Advanced Analytics Workflow & Calendar Processes Planning Models Data Actions & Multi Actions Input Forms Security & Authorizations Data Access Controls (DAC) Data Locking Performance Optimization Finance & FP&A Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) P&L Planning Balance Sheet Planning Cash Flow Planning OPEX Planning CAPEX Planning Financial KPIs and Metrics What We're Looking For Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to bridge business requirements with technical SAC capabilities Experience working in global and multicultural environments Ability to engage directly with client IT teams and Finance stakeholders Proactive mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions If 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.