Configure SAP PaPM components, including data models, allocation logic, and calculation rules.
Design and implement financial models, allocation processes, and performance management reports.
Integrate PaPM with BW/4HANA SDA/Views and SAP HANA for seamless data flow and reporting.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable PaPM solutions.
Conduct system testing, performance tuning, and ensure compliance with best practices.
Provide technical and functional support during implementation and post-go-live phases.
Plan and execute comprehensive validations across lower environments (DEV/QA/UAT) for the SAP PaPM upgrade.
Investigate and remediate any upgrade-related issues discovered in lower environments; coordinate with SAP Support (e.g., OSS notes/service desk) as needed to resolve defects.
Prepare detailed test scripts covering PaPM data models, ETL/replication, BW process chains, queries, reports, authorizations, and scheduling.
Record and track test execution and defects in the tool (e.g., HP ALM), ensuring prompt updates, reproducible steps, evidence, and closure notes.
Lead or contribute to cutover rehearsals, performance/regression tests, and data reconciliations.
Provide clear go/no-go input based on test outcomes and documented risk assessments.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP PaPM (Profitability and Performance Management).
Strong knowledge of BW/4HANA SDA/Views and SAP HANA architecture.
Proven ability to configure and optimize SAP PaPM components (data models, allocations, calculations).
Experience designing and configuring financial models, allocation logic, and performance reports.
Demonstrated experience leading validation/test cycles for SAP upgrades or migrations, including defect triage and SAP Support engagement.
Hands-on experience with ALM tools (e.g., HP ALM, Jira/Xray) for test script management, execution tracking, and defect lifecycle.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Strong communication and documentation skills to explain complex concepts clearly.
Preferred: Understanding of financial processes and cost allocation methodologies.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP PaPMBW/4HANASAP HANAdata modelsallocation logiccalculation rulesfinancial modelsperformance management reportsETLtest script management

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationcollaborationleadership