SAP SAC and Analytics Lead

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:        

We are seeking an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning & Reporting Consultant with 10+ years of experience in enterprise BI, planning, and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Analytics Cloud solutions, specializing in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and advanced reporting. This role requires strong functional knowledge, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAP Analytics Cloud – Planning

• Lead end-to-end SAC Planning implementations, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning models

• Design and build complex planning models, data actions, multi-actions, and advanced calculations

• Enable driver-based planning, scenario modeling, allocations, and simulations

• Optimize planning performance and data workflows for large, enterprise-scale models

• Integrate SAC Planning with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BDC, IBP, Success Factors SAP ECC, and non-SAP sources.

Reporting & Analytics

• Design and deliver interactive dashboards, stories, and analytic applications in SAC

• Implement financial, operational, and executive-level reporting

• Develop advanced calculations, custom measures, and input controls

• Apply best practices for visualization, UX design, and performance optimization

• Support self-service analytics adoption across business units

Data Integration & Architecture

• Configure and manage live and acquired connections

• Set up and maintain data integration, data models, and hierarchies

• Work with SAP Datasphere (SAP Data Warehouse Cloud) and SAP BW environments

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance

Security & Administration

• Design and implement role-based security, data access, and authorization concepts

• Manage SAC environments, transports, and deployment strategies

• Support audits, compliance, and data privacy requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with business users, finance teams, and IT to translate requirements into SAC solutions

• Lead workshops, design sessions, and end-user training

• Provide technical leadership, solution guidance, and mentoring to junior consultants

• Support UAT, go-live, and post-production enhancements

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, Colorado

• Onsite, office-based role

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning, Stories, Analytic Applications)

• SAC Data Actions, Multi-Actions, Advanced Formulas

• SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP ECC integration

• SAP Datasphere (preferred)

• Strong data modeling concepts

• Understanding of finance concepts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

Preferred:

• SAP SAC Certification (Planning or Analytics)

• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies

• Exposure to Advanced Analytics, Predictive Planning, or scripting in SAC

• Prior consulting experience in large-scale enterprise environments

• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills

 

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, BI, or Enterprise Planning solutions

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP Analytics Cloud experience, including Planning

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end SAC Planning & Reporting implementations

• Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics

 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

 

COMPENSATION:                           

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting.  Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $185,000 per year.

 

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

 

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

 

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

 

Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.