Associate (SAP Cloud)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

KKR's Gurugram office provides best in class services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR.

TEAM OVERVIEW

KKR's Technology organization is a group of passionate technologists, enthusiastic about solving complex problems in ways that are beneficial not just for ourselves, but for the entire Firm. There are always opportunities to learn about the various alternative investment businesses in KKR and the technologies that are crucial to each of these businesses' success. By cultivating a helpful and friendly culture, business problems faced by technologists are sponsored and supported by business constituents that are keen on working together to help come to an efficient and broadly robust solution for all involved.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR IT-Finance team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated SAP SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) Consultant to join the team. The candidate will have hands-on experience in implementing and supporting SAP Analytics Cloud solutions, including integration with SAP and non-SAP systems. The consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAC environments, providing key insights and driving data-driven decision-making processes across the organization.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES.

Implementation & Configuration:

• Lead and support the end-to-end implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), including design, configuration, and deployment.
• Configure and maintain SAC applications for reporting, dashboarding, and data visualizations.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into SAC solutions.

Data Integration & Modeling:

• Set up data connections and integrate SAC with various data sources (e.g., SAP BW, SAP HANA, third-party applications).
• Develop and maintain data models, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and performance optimization within SAC.
• Implement Data Wrangling techniques for data transformation and cleaning.

Reporting & Visualization:

• Design and develop interactive reports and dashboards that deliver insights and business intelligence to end users.
• Create advanced analytical and visualizations (e.g., KPIs, charts, tables) that provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Enable predictive and prescriptive analytics through SAC's machine learning capabilities.

User Training & Support:

• Provide training and support to business users in utilizing SAP Analytics Cloud effectively.
• Troubleshoot issues and offer solutions to improve user adoption and engagement.
• Ensure a seamless user experience by optimizing SAC features and performance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current on SAP SAC updates, features, and best practices to provide cutting-edge solutions.
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA, IT infrastructure) to ensure SAP SAC integrations work smoothly across the landscape.
• Identify areas for improvement in existing reporting solutions and recommend improvements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Expertise in SAC functionalities including Data Models, Stories, Digital Boardrooms, and Planning.
• Experience with data integration using SAC connectors (SAP BW, HANA, Flat Files, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of SAP BI technologies (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BW, SAP HANA) and cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with data visualization principles and experience in creating intuitive and visually appealing dashboards.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SAC modeling (data wrangling, formulas, etc.).
• Knowledge of scripting languages in SAC (e.g., SAC Scripting or JavaScript).
• Experience with performance tuning in SAC reports and dashboards.
• Exposure to planning functionality in SAC is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, or other SAP solutions.
• Experience in Agile project methodologies.
• Knowledge of other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc) is a plus.
• SAP Analytics Cloud Certification is a plus.

Applied AI Capability (roles where AI is a regular part of the work)

• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to analyze data, generate content, or streamline processes.
• Track record of identifying opportunities to apply AI to improve efficiency or business outcomes.
• Familiarity with effective prompt design and generating reliable results using generative AI tools.

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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