SAC Planning Developer

Company Description

Empowering Global Talent in Life Sciences Transformation

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

This role will be based in Tokyo, Japan remotely and be able to travel to Yamagata upon the client’s requests. We are looking for a potential candidate who can lead the workstream at the client's side as well as large projects in the near future.

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

As we are still in the exciting early stages of building our presence in Japan, joining Fusion means you won’t just be another consultant - you will be an initiating member helping shape our Japan growth story locally. You will have the opportunity to work on projects with truly global clients, where diverse perspectives and cross-border collaboration are the norm. You will be acting as the bridge between the global English-speaking business and potentially Japanese speaking local operations. With this comes a high level of accountability and ownership, empowering you to directly influence outcomes and see the tangible impact of your work.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Developer to design, develop, and maintain planning solutions within a complex SAP environment. The role focuses on building and optimizing SAC planning models, advanced calculations, data actions, and interactive planning applications to support business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Working closely with solution architects, functional consultants, and business stakeholders, the developer ensures efficient planning processes, reliable data integration, and high-performing SAC solutions aligned with business requirements and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SAP Analytics Cloud planning models, including dimensions, measures, hierarchies, and data structures.
• Develop and optimize advanced formulas, calculations, data actions, and multi-actions to support complex business planning requirements.
• Configure and enhance SAC Planning functionalities, including allocations, forecasting, simulations, and version management.
• Build and maintain interactive planning applications, input forms, dashboards, and reporting interfaces within SAC.
• Implement and support data integration between SAC and SAP systems, including SAP Datasphere, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, and other enterprise data sources.
• Collaborate with solution architects and functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical specifications and planning solutions.
• Optimize planning model performance, calculation efficiency, and data processing workflows.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to planning models, data actions, calculations, and system integration.
• Support unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), technical documentation, and deployment activities.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established development standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), particularly SAC Planning and application development.
• Proven experience designing and developing SAC planning models, calculations, advanced formulas, and data actions.
• Solid understanding of SAC Planning functionalities, including allocations, version management, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience developing interactive planning applications, dashboards, input forms, and SAC Stories.
• Knowledge of SAC scripting, JavaScript, and application development capabilities.
• Experience integrating SAC with SAP Datasphere, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, or other enterprise data platforms.
• Understanding of enterprise planning processes, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with data modeling, data connectivity, performance optimization, and troubleshooting within SAC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Additional Information

Offered benefits

• Great package: We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities.
• People Focus: Unite with the best global talent in life sciences, empowered to grow and collaborate in a vibrant environment.
• Truly Global: Join a truly global organization where mutual support, teamwork, and diversity drive our collective success.
• Grow Your Skills: Join regular workshops, academies and trainings - inhouse workshops und training (optional)
• Invest in Your Learning: Access CHF 1,500 (approx. 280k JPY) annually for professional development

Corporate culture and work life balance

• Flat hierarchies: Speak your mind and grow with close mentoring by senior leaders
• Remote workstyle: Work from anywhere in Japan (if client project allows)
• Working location: Temp office in Shinbashi/Client or Project site
• Work flex: Enjoy 25 days of flexibility to work from your preferred global location (under client’s permission)
• Annual vacations: of up to 20 days (depending on seniority)
• Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility beyond standard holiday allowances.
• Connect as a Team: We use our team’s integration budget to meet, collaborate, and bond
• Celebrate Your Birthday: Receive a special gift from Fusion on your birthday
• Anniversary bonus program: Receive substantial bonuses on special work anniversaries (5, 10, 15 years)
• Bonus programs: 10% annual performance bonus, based on company KPIs.
• Refer Talent reward program (up to Director) : Offers bonuses if your referral is hired by Fusion
• Truly Global: Join a truly global organization where mutual support, teamwork, and diversity drive our collective success.