Job Summary
Job Description: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) – Planning Specialist
We are seeking an experienced SAC Manpower Planning Specialist to design, implement, and support workforce planning models using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) integrated with S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in finance processes, workforce planning methodologies, and advanced SAC functionalities.
Manage SAC activities covering Opex, Capex, Revenue, Manpower, and Finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain SAC Planning Models specifically for manpower/headcount planning.
- Design workforce budgeting, cost simulation, and forecasting solutions using SAC.
- Integrate SAC planning models with S/4HANA Finance and HR data sources.
- Build stories, dashboards, and visualizations supporting HR, Finance, and business leadership.
- Collaborate closely with HR, FP&A, and business teams to understand planning requirements.
- Configure data actions, multi-actions, allocations, predictive forecasts, and planning logic.
- Ensure data accuracy and alignment across planning cycles.
- Manage security, roles, and authorizations within SAC.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual budgeting processes.
- Conduct user training, documentation, and post go-live support.
- Stop Cost Management
Skill Requirements
- Experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning).
- Hands-on experience with manpower/headcount planning projects.
- Strong functional knowledge of Finance (FP&A, budgeting, cost centers, HR cost planning).
- Experience integrating SAC with S/4HANA Finance or HR systems.
- Expertise in:
- SAC Planning Models
- Data Actions, Allocations, Predictive Planning
- Story and dashboard design
- Import/export data flows
- Strong understanding of workforce planning drivers—FTEs, compensation, productivity, attrition, hiring plans, etc.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.