JOB SPECIFICATION: INTERMEDIATE SAP ANALYTICS CLOUD (SAC) PLANNING CONSULTANT

Job Title: JOB SPECIFICATION: INTERMEDIATE SAP ANALYTICS CLOUD (SAC) PLANNING CONSULTANT Company: Blue Pearl HQ Job Category: SAP HCM Roles & Responsibilities: We are looking for an experienced Intermediate SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant to join our team and contribute to the design, development, implementation and support of SAP planning and analytics solutions. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, developing, testing and supporting SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions that address client requirements and support effective business decision\-making. Key Responsibilities 1\. Solution Design and Implementation 2\. Planning Model Development Design, build, configure and maintain planning solutions, including: 3\. SAP Analytics Cloud Configuration Develop and maintain SAC Planning components, including: * Planning models, dimensions and hierarchies. * Measures and calculated measures. * Versions and version management. * Data Actions and Multi Actions. * Advanced Formulas and allocations. * Currency conversion and data locking. * Calendar processes and planning workflows. * Value Driver Trees, input schedules and assumptions models. * Develop planning\-focused dashboards, stories and visualisations. * Create executive and management reporting solutions. * Build financial and operational reporting outputs. * Design KPI and performance\-monitoring dashboards. * Support variance analysis and provide insights to assist business planning and decision\-making. * Apply effective user experience (UX) and visualisation principles to communicate business performance clearly. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business stakeholders. * Participate in workshops, requirements discussions and solution demonstrations. * Explain technical concepts and planning functionality to business users. * Prepare and deliver end\-user training and supporting training materials. * Support change management and user adoption activities. 8\. Post\-Implementation Support and Improvement * Provide post\-go\-live support for implemented SAC Planning solutions. * Investigate and resolve planning model and reporting issues. * Recommend improvements to planning processes, models and solution designs. * Stay informed about SAP Analytics Cloud Planning developments and best practices. * Collaborate with project managers and senior consultants to communicate project progress, risks, issues and dependencies. * 0 years of experience in SAP analytics and planning solutions. * 2–4 years of hands\-on SAP Analytics Cloud Planning experience. * Participation in at least 2–3 end\-to\-end SAC Planning implementations. * Demonstrated experience developing planning models and reports. * Experience engaging directly with business stakeholders and gathering requirements. * Ability to contribute independently to project workstreams and deliverables. * SAP Analytics Cloud Planning. * Planning model configuration and development. * SAC stories and dashboard development. * Data Actions and Advanced Formulas. * Allocations and forecasting processes. * Planning workflows and version management. * Calendar processes and data locking. * Currency conversion and financial planning functionality. * Budgeting and forecasting. * Financial Planning and Analysis (FP\&A). * Cost centre and revenue planning. * Workforce planning. * Profit and Loss (P\&L) reporting. * Variance analysis. * Management reporting and performance monitoring. * SAP Datasphere. * SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BW. * SAP S/4HANA and SAP HANA. * Data integration concepts. * Master Data Management (MDM). * Data\-modelling principles. * Experience working in a consulting or client\-facing environment. * Exposure to SAP Datasphere and connected SAP data platforms. * Experience supporting financial planning transformations. * Exposure to multi\-country implementations or large enterprise environments. * Experience with predictive planning capabilities. * Strong documentation, testing and solution\-design practices. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder\-engagement abilities. * A structured, detail\-oriented approach to solution development. * The ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions. * Strong collaboration and teamwork. * Effective time management and the ability to manage competing priorities. * A commitment to quality, continuous learning and client satisfaction. * The confidence to take ownership of assigned deliverables while collaborating with senior consultants and solution architects. Success in this role will be demonstrated through the delivery of reliable, scalable SAC Planning solutions; accurate and well\-tested planning models; effective integration of business data; high\-quality documentation; positive client engagement; and solutions that support improved budgeting, forecasting, reporting and business decision\-making. Work Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Availability: Full time

BluePearl Consulting partners with organisations to deliver innovative technology solutions that enable smarter decision\-making, operational efficiency and business growth. Through our technology and consulting expertise, we help clients transform business requirements into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable value. Working closely with business stakeholders, senior consultants, solution architects and project teams, the consultant will translate functional requirements into scalable planning models, reporting solutions and integrated business applications. Requirements Minimum Requirements Experience Technical Skills Hands\-on experience with: Preferred Qualifications and Experience Key Skills: Time Management Salary: Not disclosed