SAP Profitability & Performance Management (PaPM) Developer Senior Analyst

As a SAP Profitability & Performance Management (PaPM) Developer at Accenture, you will be responsible for building, configuring, and optimizing SAP PaPM models and integration components to enable advanced profitability and performance analysis. You will work closely with functional consultants, finance teams, and data specialists to ensure technical solutions align with business requirements and deliver actionable insights. This role requires strong technical expertise in PaPM development, integration with SAP systems, and a focus on performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development and Configuration:

• Develop and configure PaPM calculation models, allocation rules, and functions to support profitability, cost, and scenario analyses.

• Build and maintain data connections and interfaces between PaPM, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

• Implement advanced calculations and logic to meet complex business requirements.

2. Performance Optimization:

• Optimize model performance, runtime efficiency, and scalability of PaPM solutions to handle large datasets and complex calculations.

• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of existing models and processes.

3. Testing and Validation:

• Support testing cycles (unit testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)) by validating data flows, calculations, and outputs.

• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data and calculations through rigorous testing and validation.

4. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within PaPM environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

• Provide technical support for PaPM solutions post-implementation.

5. Documentation and Handover:

• Prepare technical documentation, including model specifications, configuration guides, and handover materials for support teams.

• Ensure all documentation is clear, comprehensive, and up to date.

6. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with functional SMEs, Finance stakeholders, and data specialists to translate business requirements into technical PaPM solutions.

• Act as a technical advisor, providing guidance on best practices and innovative solutions.

7. Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up to date with PaPM features, upgrades, and best practices to continuously improve the solution landscape.

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and propose innovative solutions.

Technical Expertise:

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

• Proficiency in developing and configuring PaPM calculation models, allocation rules, and functions.

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

• Experience in performance optimization and handling large-scale data processing in PaPM.

• Familiarity with data validation, reconciliation, and testing of profitability and performance models.

Problem-Solving and Collaboration:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical 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 Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.