Job Description

A leading organization 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. This Technical Consultant role requires in-depth knowledge of SAP PaPM, enabling the design, implementation, and fine-tuning of profitability models and analytics within the SAP S/4HANA environment. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring that the Route Profitability reports accurately reflect business insights and can guide decision-making.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP PaPM, including creating profitability models, configuring data models, handling complex profitability calculations, and ensuring integration with the broader SAP S/4HANA landscape.
Key Job Responsibilities:
1. SAP PaPM Implementation & Configuration:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and configuration of SAP PaPM, 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 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.

2. 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.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and commercial teams, to define the specific KPIs and metrics needed for route profitability reporting.
• 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.

3. 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.

4. SAP PaPM Customization & Optimization:

• Customize SAP PaPM models to suit the organization's 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 the organization 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.

Required Experience, Qualification and Certifications
1. Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working with SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM), with a focus on implementing profitability models and reporting solutions.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuring, customizing, and optimizing SAP PaPM models, particularly in the context of route profitability, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA and integration of SAP PaPM with other SAP modules such as Finance, Controlling, and Supply Chain.
• Experience in the aviation, transportation, or logistics industries is a significant advantage.

2. Educational Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant SAP certifications in SAP S/4HANA, SAP PaPM, or similar areas are preferred.

3. Technical Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of SAP PaPM (Profitability and Performance Management), including allocation logic, cost driver models, profitability reporting, and scenario analysis.
• Expertise in designing data models, data integration, and reporting within the SAP ecosystem (S/4HANA, PaPM, BW, etc.).
• Proficiency in using SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics, Fiori apps, and reporting tools to deliver business insights.
• Strong knowledge of SAP's financial and controlling modules, including cost center accounting (CCA), profit center accounting (PCA), and cost allocation.
• Familiarity with SAP BW or SAP BusinessObjects for reporting and data warehousing is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the aviation or travel industry, especially related to profitability analysis for flight routes and operations.
• Knowledge of cost management and financial modelling techniques specific to airline industry operations.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics and predictive modelling techniques in SAP PaPM.

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