Senior SAP PaPM Consultant

Etihad Airways is undergoing a comprehensive technical transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and we are seeking a Senior SAP S/4HANA and SAP PaPM Lead Consultant to lead the implementation and optimization of SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM) to generate Route Profitability reports.

Key Job Responsibilities

SAP PaPM Implementation & Configuration:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and configuration of SAP PaPM for Etihad Airways, focusing on profitability and performance management with an emphasis on Route Profitability reporting.
• Design and configure SAP PaPM models to calculate and analyze profitability data for airline routes, ensuring that data is accurate, comprehensive, and actionable.
• Ensure that the SAP PaPM models are tailored to meet Etihad's specific business needs, integrating with operational, financial, and performance data from various sources (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, non-SAP systems).
• Create and configure SAP PaPM data flows and integrations to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) for profitability calculations.

Route Profitability Reporting:

• Lead the development of Route Profitability reports that assess the financial performance of different flight routes, analyzing revenue, costs, and profitability metrics.
• Design and implement SAP PaPM-based reports that reflect key business insights, focusing on factors such as route revenue, operating costs, fuel efficiency, load factors, and other performance metrics.
• Optimize the route profitability calculation process to ensure accurate and timely reporting for decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.

Data Integration and Modelling:

• Work closely with the SAP data integration team to design and implement robust data models for SAP PaPM, integrating data from SAP S/4HANA and other business systems.
• Ensure seamless data integration between SAP PaPM and other core modules in SAP S/4HANA (e.g., Finance, Controlling, and Supply Chain).
• Collaborate with SAP S/4HANA functional teams to establish data flows that provide accurate and complete data for profitability and performance calculations.
• Optimize data integration and transformation processes for real-time data updates and minimize latency in profitability reporting.

SAP PaPM Customization & Optimization:

• Customize SAP PaPM models to suit Etihad Airways' business structure, including configuring allocation rules, cost drivers, and profit center models tailored to route profitability analysis.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve the current profitability model, ensuring that SAP PaPM reflects the latest business strategies, cost structures, and operational requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing and optimization of SAP PaPM models to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Perform ongoing fine-tuning of profitability calculations based on feedback from business users and financial analysts.

Profitability Analytics and Insights:

• Enable advanced profitability analysis and scenario modelling to support decision-making processes related to route profitability, pricing strategies, and cost management.
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards using SAP PaPM to provide business users with visual insights into profitability trends, forecasts, and anomalies.
• Conduct profitability simulations and "what-if" analysis to explore different scenarios and optimize decision-making regarding route operations.
• Create detailed reports and presentations that communicate profitability insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Work closely with business users, functional teams, and stakeholders across finance, operations, commercial, and strategy departments to gather requirements, define KPIs, and ensure alignment on route profitability metrics.
• Engage with senior leadership to ensure that the route profitability reports are in line with business goals, strategy, and financial performance targets.
• Provide subject matter expertise in profitability reporting, helping business teams understand the impact of various cost and revenue factors on route profitability.

Testing, Validation, and Documentation:

• Lead testing efforts for SAP PaPM models, ensuring that the configured profitability models deliver accurate data, reports, and insights as expected.
• Manage the user acceptance testing (UAT) process for route profitability reports, ensuring that key users validate the accuracy of the reports before go-live.
• Document configuration settings, business rules, and models to ensure consistency and to provide future maintenance and updates.

Training & Support:

• Provide training and support to business users, ensuring they understand how to use SAP PaPM models for route profitability analysis and reporting.
• Create user manuals and training materials to help end-users leverage profitability reports effectively.
• Offer ongoing support post-implementation to ensure the continued success of SAP PaPM solutions and provide troubleshooting assistance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in the SAP PaPM models, enhancing performance, automation, and business alignment.
• Stay up-to-date with new SAP PaPM functionalities, techniques, and best practices, ensuring that Etihad Airways remains at the forefront of profitability and performance management.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that the reporting solutions evolve with changing business needs.