T&T |ET&P | FT |Consultant | SAC Planning | Mumbai

About the Role:We are seeking an accomplished Manager SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning to lead the delivery of strategic planning and reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical proficiency, business acumen, and leadership capability to drive digital transformation initiatives within financial and operational planning domains. This role requires hands-on expertise in SAC Planning and Reporting, combined with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and guide teams toward successful outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage end-to-end implementations of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Partner with business and finance leaders to define planning and reporting strategies that enable data-driven decision-making.Architect and oversee the development of SAC Models, Dimensions, Data Actions, and Allocations to support complex enterprise planning scenarios.Drive the creation of Stories, Dashboards, and Digital Boardrooms that deliver actionable insights and executive-level reporting.Establish and manage live and import data connections across SAP and non-SAP systems to ensure seamless data integration.Supervise the configuration of data imports, transformations, and delta load processes for optimal performance and accuracy.Guide teams in leveraging Analytical Applications, Predictive Features, and Collaboration Tools within SAC to enhance business processes.Ensure adherence to best practices in data modeling, performance optimization, and visualization design.Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to project teams throughout all phases of SAC implementations.Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation frameworks.Integrate SAC with SAP BW and SAP HANA environments where applicable to ensure unified reporting capabilities.Required Skills:Minimum 9 years of experience in delivering enterprise-level Planning and Reporting solutions.Proven success in at least Two full-cycle SAC Planning implementations.Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience, including requirements gathering and solution design.Demonstrated expertise in:SAC modeling and dimension designData actions, allocations, and advanced formula developmentStory, dashboard, and analytical application designData connectivity and integration (live and import)Solid understanding of financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet statements.Exposure to SAP BW and SAP HANA integration is highly desirable.Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey strategic insights to technical and business audiences alike.Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation and quality delivery.Why Join Us:Lead high-impact SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) initiatives for global clients.Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide planning strategies and shape the analytics vision for our clients.Competitive compensation and a strong focus on career growth and leadership development.