Lead SAC Functional Consultant – Finance Planning
AstraZeneca (company site, opens in a new tab)ChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 28–40 LPA
Posted 3d ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead the functional and technical design of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning for Finance within the AstraZeneca Axial Programme implementing SAP S/4HANA.
- Define and deliver the global Fit-to-Standard planning template aligning with SAP standards, supporting Finance areas including Capex, Opex, workforce, product costing, and operational planning.
- Conduct fit-gap assessments, lead workshops, support localisation, testing, migration and governance ensuring successful deployment and adoption of the global SAC Finance planning solution.
Minimum Requirements
- In-depth knowledge and experience with SAP ECC / S4 Finance solutions, specifically SAC Planning and Finance processes including Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Order to Cash (O2C).
- Proven track record as an SME delivering complex SAP Finance planning solutions in large-scale business transformation programmes.
- Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD
- Location requirement: Chennai, India; Hybrid working with minimum three days per week onsite.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong expertise in functional design of SAC CAPEX planning, integrated financial planning, and related SAP modules such as SAP BPC and SAP Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management (EPPM).
- Ability to operate across global and multifunctional teams collaborating with business, IT, and external partners in complex, matrix environments.
- Experienced in managing solution governance, partner management, and translating technical concepts into business-aligned solutions within large multinational organizations in Life Sciences or similar sectors.