Job Title: SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Architect – S/4HANA Public Cloud
Role Summary
The SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing analytics, planning, and reporting solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud integrated with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. This role ensures scalable, secure, and standardized analytics aligned with SAP Best Practices and enterprise reporting strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Define end-to-end analytics architecture leveraging SAC, S/4HANA Public Cloud, and SAP Datasphere (if applicable)
Design models using live connections and import models based on performance and security needs
Establish standards for stories, dashboards, planning models, and predictive scenarios
Integration & Data Modeling
Architect and manage live connections to S/4HANA Public Cloud (CDS views, Analytical Queries)
Design semantic models using SAP-delivered content and extensibility best practices
Collaborate with functional teams to translate business requirements into SAC models
Reporting, Planning & Analytics
Lead development of:
Executive dashboards
Operational and financial reports
Planning and forecasting models
Ensure consistency between S/4HANA Embedded Analytics and SAC
Implement predictive analytics and smart insights where applicable
Security & Governance
Define role-based access and data security aligned with S/4HANA authorizations
Establish governance for content lifecycle, transport strategy, and naming standards
Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance and audit requirements
Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as analytics design authority across business and IT teams
Guide developers and analysts on SAC best practices
Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership
Required Skills & Experience
SAP & Analytics Expertise
6+ years of SAP Analytics / BI experience
3+ years hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud
Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud analytics
Deep understanding of CDS Views, Analytical Queries, and Embedded Analytics
Technical Skills
SAC modeling (dimensions, measures, calculations)
SAC planning (versions, data actions, allocations)
Live vs Import connection architecture
Knowledge of SAP Datasphere is a strong plus
Understanding of SAP security and authorization concepts
Soft Skills
Strong communication with business and executive stakeholders
Ability to translate business needs into analytics architecture
Leadership mindset with focus on standardization and reuse
Preferred Qualifications
SAP Analytics Cloud certification
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud certification
Experience in Finance (FP&A), Manufacturing, or Supply Chain analytics
Experience with SAP Activate and Fit-to-Standard methodology
Deliverables & Outcomes
Scalable SAC analytics architecture aligned with SAP best practices
Standardized dashboards and planning solutions
High-performance, secure, and governed analytics platform
Reduced dependency on custom reporting
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Pre-Screening Questionnaire:
Qualifying questions to add to the Coversheet (REQUIRED)
Qualifying Questions for SAC:
SAC & Architecture Fundamentals
1. Describe the overall analytics architecture you would recommend for S/4HANA Public Cloud + SAC.
2. When would you choose a live connection versus an import connection in SAC? Give a real example.
3. How do Embedded Analytics in S/4HANA and SAC complement each other?
4. What SAP-delivered analytics content do you typically leverage before building custom models?
S/4HANA Public Cloud Integration
5. How do you expose data from S/4HANA Public Cloud to SAC?
6. What are CDS Views vs Analytical Queries, and which one is consumable by SAC?
7. How do you handle analytics requirements when required fields are not available in standard CDS views?
8. What are the key limitations of analytics in S/4HANA Public Cloud compared to Private Cloud?