SAC Planning Specialist / Consultant

TATA Consultancy Services

Alpharetta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Access Control, Actuals, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Analytics Cloud, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Management, Code Reviews, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cost Forecasting, Cost Modeling, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Design Document, Dimensional Modeling, Exchange Rates, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Forecasting, JSON, JavaScript, Knowledge Transfer, Legal, Loan Funding, Management Reporting, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Model Validation, Node.js, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RAID Storage, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Revenue Planning, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC), SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Monitoring, Snowflake Schema, Student Loans, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, User Interface Design, Variance Analysis, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Alpharetta, GA
POSTED
Today

e Technical/Functional Skills

# Skill / Technology # Skill / Technology Proficiency Level

1 SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) 6+ years 7 Revenue Planning & Driver-based Models Expert

2 Python (data pipelines, automation, ML forecasting) 8 Cost Center & Profit Center Planning Expert

3 Node.js (API integrations, backend services) 9 Budgeting & Rolling Forecast Expert

4 JavaScript (SAC scripting, custom widgets, Analytics Designer) 10 SAC Data Actions & Allocations Expert

5 SAP BPC / BW / HANA integration 11 Snowflake / Data Warehouse connectivity Advanced

6 REST API / OData / JSON (data connectivity) 12 MS Excel Advanced (model validation, Power Query) Advanced

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Planning & FP&A
• Lead end-to-end implementation of Revenue Planning, Cost Planning, Headcount Planning, Budgeting, and Rolling Forecast processes within SAC.
• Configure driver-based planning models, allocation rules, distribution & spreading logic, and advanced formula-based calculations.
• Set up Planning Calendars, workflows, task assignments, and review/approval cycles (Schedule phase).
• Enable Predict capabilities: configure automated time-series forecasting (predictive scenarios) and planning propositions using SAC built-in ML features.
• Support ACT vs. BUD variance analysis, asymmetric reporting, and management reporting dashboards.

SAC Architecture & Planning Model Design
• Design and configure SAC Planning models for Cost Center Planning, Profit Center Planning, Project Planning, and Group Reporting aligned to the architecture shown in the SAC Overview (Prepare Schedule Predict Plan Visualize Finalize Collaborate cycle).
• Build and maintain multi-dimensional planning models integrating actuals from SAP ECC / SAP HANA and HR data from HR systems, CF Portal exchange rates, and master data.
• Configure Snowflake connectors and live/import data connections for real-time analytics and planning.
• Develop and maintain integration pipelines with Microsoft Teams and Excel-based reporting exports.

Finance Planning & FP&A
• Lead end-to-end implementation of Revenue Planning, Cost Planning, Headcount Planning, Budgeting, and Rolling Forecast processes within SAC.
• Configure driver-based planning models, allocation rules, distribution & spreading logic, and advanced formula-based calculations.
• Set up Planning Calendars, workflows, task assignments, and review/approval cycles (Schedule phase).
• Enable Predict capabilities: configure automated time-series forecasting (predictive scenarios) and planning propositions using SAC built-in ML features.
• Support ACT vs. BUD variance analysis, asymmetric reporting, and management reporting dashboards.

Development & Technical Implementation
• Develop custom SAC scripts using JavaScript and Analytics Designer for advanced UI and planning inputs.
• Build Python-based automation scripts for data transformation, validation, and loading into SAC planning models.
• Create Node.js APIs for bi-directional data exchange between SAC and downstream systems (Esprit Financial Reporting, Snowflake, etc.).
• Perform data modeling in SAP BW / HANA to support planning and reporting requirements.
• Manage security roles, data access controls, and planning model governance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, and Divisional Admin users to gather requirements, run workshops, and translate business needs into SAC planning solutions.
• Conduct UAT, training sessions, and knowledge transfer to end-user planners and reviewers.
• Collaborate with Forecast & Budget owners and Divisional Admin users on planning cycle governance.

Prepare and present solution design documents

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Competency Expected Behavior

Communication & Stakeholder Management Ability to translate complex technical solutions into business language; executive presentation skills

Project & Program Management Experience managing SAP implementation workstreams; Agile / Waterfall delivery; RAID log management

Team Leadership Mentoring junior consultants; conducting code / design reviews; cross-functional collaboration

Analytical & Problem-Solving Root-cause analysis, financial modelling validation, proactive issue escalation

Change Management Drive adoption of new planning tools and processes across finance teams

Continuous Improvement Stay current on SAC releases, SAP roadmap, and AI/ML planning capabilities

Base Salary Range : $100,000 to $130,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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About the Company

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TATA Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPS, infrastructure, engineering and assurance services.

At TCS, we service a wide range of industry verticals, technology platforms, and business functions. This multifarious exposure provides you with growth opportunities at every step of your career. TCS lets you draw upon its superlative treasure of experience and expertise to add to yours.

A part of the Tata group, India’s largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 276,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 44 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $11.6 billion for year ended March 31, 2013 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more information, visit us at www.tcs.com

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://www.tcs.com