What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP SAC and Analytics Lead position at Advanced Energy Industries Inc.?
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?
Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we're a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Reporting Consultant with 10 years of experience in enterprise BI, planning, and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Analytics Cloud solutions, specializing in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced reporting. This role requires strong functional knowledge, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAP Analytics Cloud - Planning
Lead end-to-end SAC Planning implementations, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning models
Design and build complex planning models, data actions, multi-actions, and advanced calculations
Enable driver-based planning, scenario modeling, allocations, and simulations
Optimize planning performance and data workflows for large, enterprise-scale models
Integrate SAC Planning with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BDC, IBP, Success Factors SAP ECC, and non-SAP sources.
Reporting & Analytics
Design and deliver interactive dashboards, stories, and analytic applications in SAC
Implement financial, operational, and executive-level reporting
Develop advanced calculations, custom measures, and input controls
Apply best practices for visualization, UX design, and performance optimization
Support self-service analytics adoption across business units
Data Integration & Architecture
Configure and manage live and acquired connections
Set up and maintain data integration, data models, and hierarchies
Work with SAP Datasphere (SAP Data Warehouse Cloud) and SAP BW environments
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance
Security & Administration
Design and implement role-based security, data access, and authorization concepts
Manage SAC environments, transports, and deployment strategies
Support audits, compliance, and data privacy requirements
Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with business users, finance teams, and IT to translate requirements into SAC solutions
Lead workshops, design sessions, and end-user training
Provide technical leadership, solution guidance, and mentoring to junior consultants
Support UAT, go-live, and post-production enhancements
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Denver, Colorado
Onsite, office-based role
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning, Stories, Analytic Applications)
SAC Data Actions, Multi-Actions, Advanced Formulas
SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP ECC integration
SAP Datasphere (preferred)
Strong data modeling concepts
Understanding of finance concepts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Preferred:
SAP SAC Certification (Planning or Analytics)
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
Exposure to Advanced Analytics, Predictive Planning, or scripting in SAC
Prior consulting experience in large-scale enterprise environments
Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills
EXPERIENCE:
10 years of experience in SAP Analytics, BI, or Enterprise Planning solutions
5 years of hands-on SAP Analytics Cloud experience, including Planning
Proven experience delivering end-to-end SAC Planning & Reporting implementations
Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $185,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to
Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?
Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we're a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Reporting Consultant with 10 years of experience in enterprise BI, planning, and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Analytics Cloud solutions, specializing in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced reporting. This role requires strong functional knowledge, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAP Analytics Cloud - Planning
Lead end-to-end SAC Planning implementations, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning models
Design and build complex planning models, data actions, multi-actions, and advanced calculations
Enable driver-based planning, scenario modeling, allocations, and simulations
Optimize planning performance and data workflows for large, enterprise-scale models
Integrate SAC Planning with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BDC, IBP, Success Factors SAP ECC, and non-SAP sources.
Reporting & Analytics
Design and deliver interactive dashboards, stories, and analytic applications in SAC
Implement financial, operational, and executive-level reporting
Develop advanced calculations, custom measures, and input controls
Apply best practices for visualization, UX design, and performance optimization
Support self-service analytics adoption across business units
Data Integration & Architecture
Configure and manage live and acquired connections
Set up and maintain data integration, data models, and hierarchies
Work with SAP Datasphere (SAP Data Warehouse Cloud) and SAP BW environments
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance
Security & Administration
Design and implement role-based security, data access, and authorization concepts
Manage SAC environments, transports, and deployment strategies
Support audits, compliance, and data privacy requirements
Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with business users, finance teams, and IT to translate requirements into SAC solutions
Lead workshops, design sessions, and end-user training
Provide technical leadership, solution guidance, and mentoring to junior consultants
Support UAT, go-live, and post-production enhancements
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Denver, Colorado
Onsite, office-based role
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning, Stories, Analytic Applications)
SAC Data Actions, Multi-Actions, Advanced Formulas
SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP ECC integration
SAP Datasphere (preferred)
Strong data modeling concepts
Understanding of finance concepts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Preferred:
SAP SAC Certification (Planning or Analytics)
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
Exposure to Advanced Analytics, Predictive Planning, or scripting in SAC
Prior consulting experience in large-scale enterprise environments
Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills
EXPERIENCE:
10 years of experience in SAP Analytics, BI, or Enterprise Planning solutions
5 years of hands-on SAP Analytics Cloud experience, including Planning
Proven experience delivering end-to-end SAC Planning & Reporting implementations
Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $185,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to
Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Salary : $185,000