Atul Prakaash

About Atul Prakaash

SAP Certified Technical Manager with 14+ years of experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAC Planning (SACP), delivering end-to-end SAP solutions using Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies. Extensive expertise in consulting and development across SAP S/4HANA and SAP Datasphere implementation and support projects.• Streamlined SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning dashboards for a pharmaceutical client, enabling next-generation budgeting, forecasting, and FP & A capabilities. Designed and delivered Planning and Analytical models in SAC; supported business process modeling; and implemented integrations across SAP and non-SAP systems, including SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office. Leveraged SAC predictive analytics to improve forecast accuracy and enhance data-driven decision-making.• Conceptualized and implemented Live and Import data connections for SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) development and support projects across CAPEX, OPEX, and Gross Margin modules. Demonstrated strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, effectively influencing internal and external partners while managing multiple priorities within tight timelines across global teams.• Work closely with functional team on the planning/budgeting/forecasting processes and maintenance.• Experienced in SAC - Data Wrangling, Mode Configuration, Story Development, Security Development, SAP Datasphere.• Extensively worked on Data Actions with Complex Scripting, experience building Planning Models, Version Management, Data Locking, Security along with Audit trail Concepts.• Expertise in production support and issue resolution which includes Period End closer, Project forecast Rolling forward, schedule jobs maintenance and Master data loads.• Ability to quickly learn new functional/technical areas and in adapting to a fast-paced environment.• Having expertise in Data Action/Scripting/CDS view Enhancement/Development.• Mentored and coached SAC and SAC Planning teams in implementing scalable planning and analytical models.• Developed interactive visualizations and dashboards using Stories (Canvas, Responsive, and Grid), Smart Discovery, formulas, cross calculations, input controls, and linked analysis.• Conducted comprehensive financial requirements gathering and analysis, collaborating with multiple business units to identify gaps, resolve inconsistencies, and align corporate-level reporting and planning needs.• Configured Data Actions, cross-model copies, and public dimensions to automate planning processes and enhance data accuracy.

Experience

1. SAP Sac Planning (Fp & a)

   Accenture

   May 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud end-to-end solutions.• Configured security across SAP Analytics Cloud at the Model, Dimension, Story, and File Structure levels.• Designed and supported Finance and Sales Planning & Analytics models, working with multiple dimension types and complex hierarchies.• Built simulation and what-if planning scenarios, Value Driver Trees, and advanced visualizations to support business decision-making.• Successfully optimized SAC dashboard as per business requirement.• Worked on Allocations, Data Actions, Value Driver Tree, Version Management and Data Locking.• Managed data import and export processes to meet diverse business requirements; leveraged SAC capabilities including Predictive Analytics, Smart Insights, Smart Predict, and Predictive Planning.Served as the primary point of contact for translating business reporting requirements into scalable SAC solutions.• Led business process blueprinting and solution architecture design, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to develop models, dimensions, members, and hierarchies.• Designed and successfully deployed complex custom SAC solutions tailored to client-specific requirements.• Worked with Finance and Accounting Teams to gather requirements and analyzed existing planning and forecasting process. Developed Successfully E2E CFO dashboard using SAC responsive page. Which is highly appreciated by top level management.• Experience in performing what if analysis & value driver tree simulation.• Developed SAP Analytics Cloud analytics solution involving data wrangling, multi model set-up, Planning functionality, Reporting, allocation and role-based access security.• Created FDs, KDDs and other functional documents required.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management