PaPM Consultant – SAP Profitability and Performance Management-Senior Analyst

As a PaPM Consultant at Accenture, you will support the design, build, and implementation of profitability and performance management (PaPM) models that provide actionable insights into costs, margins, and business performance. Working closely with senior consultants and managers, you will contribute to the development of allocation models, reporting structures, and scenario simulations to help clients optimize their financial and operational strategies. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise in SAP PaPM, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Model Design and Configuration:

• Assist in the configuration of allocation rules, cost drivers, and profitability models within SAP PaPM to meet business requirements.

• Support the integration of PaPM with S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) to ensure end-to-end data consistency and accuracy.

2. Data Validation and Testing:

• Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and testing of profitability and performance models to ensure reliability and accuracy.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate model outputs and ensure alignment with business objectives.

3. Documentation and Training:

• Prepare process documentation, functional specifications, and training materials for business stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of PaPM solutions.

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to empower users with the knowledge to manage profitability and performance models effectively.

4. Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to translate business requirements into PaPM models and reports.

• Support the development of KPIs and dashboards for profitability and performance monitoring.

5. Scenario Modeling and Analysis:

• Assist in what-if analysis and scenario modeling to evaluate business strategies and their impact on profitability and performance.

• Provide insights and recommendations based on scenario simulations to support decision-making.

6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor model performance and assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to profitability and performance models.

• Ensure compliance with performance, security, and data privacy requirements in PaPM solutions.

Technical Expertise:

• 2-4 years of experience in SAP implementation projects, with a focus on SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM).

• Proficiency in configuring allocation rules, cost drivers, and profitability models within SAP PaPM.

• Strong understanding of integration between PaPM, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

• Experience in data validation, reconciliation, and testing of profitability and performance models.

Problem-Solving and Collaboration:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex financial and performance challenges.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP certifications in PaPM, S/4HANA, or BW/4HANA are highly desirable.

• Experience in scenario modeling, what-if analysis, and dashboard development.

• Familiarity with KPIs and performance monitoring techniques.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.