What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP BPC Consultant position at Expedite Technology Solutions?
Key Responsibilities
· Implementation & Support:
o Lead or assist in the implementation, upgrades, and support of SAP BPC, working closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement requirements.
o Design and develop BPC models for planning, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
o Assist in troubleshooting and resolving BPC issues and provide technical support for end-users.
· Business Process Optimization:
o Work closely with finance, accounting, and other business departments to understand their reporting, planning, and consolidation needs.
o Map business processes to BPC functionality and design solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
o Recommend best practices for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation within SAP BPC.
· Configuration & Customization:
o Configure SAP BPC application, including input templates, data models, reports, and integration with other SAP modules (e.g., SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP BW).
o Develop and maintain custom scripts, Business Rules, and Data Manager packages to support planning and consolidation activities.
· System Integration & Testing:
o Support integration between SAP BPC and other systems like SAP ECC, SAP BW, and external data sources.
o Conduct system testing, data migration, and ensure successful deployment of BPC solutions.
· Training & Documentation:
o Provide training and knowledge transfer to business users, including how to use the BPC system for planning, reporting, and consolidations.
o Create and maintain documentation related to the BPC system, processes, and customizations.
· Ongoing Maintenance & Enhancement:
o Perform regular system health checks, monitor performance, and ensure the SAP BPC environment is running smoothly.
o Identify and implement improvements or new features that enhance the user experience and system capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
- 10 years of hands-on experience with SAP BPC, including implementation, configuration, and support.
- Previous experience working in a finance or accounting department or closely with financial reporting processes.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of SAP BPC version 10.1 or higher (both standard and embedded).
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, and other SAP finance-related modules (e.g., SAP FI, CO).
- Expertise in scripting (e.g., BPC Business Rules, VBA, or similar).
- Knowledge of data integration, ETL tools, and data loading from external sources into SAP BPC.
- Functional Skills:
- Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements for financial reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP BPC certification (or relevant SAP certifications).
- Experience working in the healthcare or medical device industry.
Knowledge of SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), BEX Query, Analysis for Office (AFO) or other advanced reporting and analytics tools.