Senior SAP PaPM Consultant

Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Senior SAP PaPM Consultant for one of our partners, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology, and engineering services.

Please note: This position requires the candidate’s physical presence in the UAE. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available at this tim

e.

Job Summ

ary:Our partner 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 Senior Consultant to Senior Consultant 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 for Cli

ent.
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 lands

cape.

Responsibi

lities:1. SAP PaPM Implementation & Configu

• ration:Senior Consultant the end-to-end implementation and configuration of SAP PaPM for Client, focusing on profitability and performance management with an emphasis on Route Profitability rep
• orting.Design and configure SAP PaPM models to calculate and analyze profitability data for airline routes, ensuring that data is accurate, comprehensive, and acti
• onable.Ensure that the SAP PaPM models are tailored to meet Etihads specific business needs, integrating with operational, financial, and performance data from various sources (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, non-SAP sy
• stems).Create and configure SAP PaPM data flows and integrations to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) for profitability calcul

ations.2. Route Profitability Rep

• orting:Senior Consultant the development of Route Profitability reports that assess the financial performance of different flight routes, analyzing revenue, costs, and profitability m
• etrics.Collaborate with business stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and commercial teams, to define the specific KPIs and metrics needed for route profitability rep
• orting.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 m
• etrics.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 Mod

• elling: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 s
• ystems.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 calcul
• ations.Optimize data integration and transformation processes for real-time data updates and minimize latency in profitability rep

orting.4. SAP PaPM Customization & Optimi

• zation:Customize SAP PaPM models to suit Client business structure, including configuring allocation rules, cost drivers, and profit center models tailored to route profitability an
• alysis.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 requir
• ements.Conduct thorough testing and optimization of SAP PaPM models to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and ac
• curacy.Perform ongoing fine-tuning of profitability calculations based on feedback from business users and financial an

alysts.5. Profitability Analytics and In

• sights:Enable advanced profitability analysis and scenario modelling to support decision-making processes related to route profitability, pricing strategies, and cost mana
• gement.Develop analytical tools and dashboards using SAP PaPM to provide business users with visual insights into profitability trends, forecasts, and ano
• malies.Conduct profitability simulations and "what-if" analysis to explore different scenarios and optimize decision-making regarding route oper
• ations.Create detailed reports and presentations that communicate profitability insights and recommendations to senior Senior Consultant

ership.6. Collaboration with Stakeh

• olders: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 m
• etrics.Engage with senior Senior Consultantership to ensure that the route profitability reports are in line with business goals, strategy, and financial performance t
• argets.Provide subject matter expertise in profitability reporting, helping business teams understand the impact of various cost and revenue factors on route profita

bility.7. Testing, Validation, and Documen

• tation:Senior Consultant testing efforts for SAP PaPM models, ensuring that the configured profitability models deliver accurate data, reports, and insights as ex
• pected.Manage the user acceptance testing (UAT) process for route profitability reports, ensuring that key users validate the accuracy of the reports before g
• o-live.Document configuration settings, business rules, and models to ensure consistency and to provide future maintenance and u

pdates.8. Training & S

• upport:Provide training and support to business users, ensuring they understand how to use SAP PaPM models for route profitability analysis and rep
• orting.Create user manuals and training materials to help end-users leverage profitability reports effec
• tively.Offer ongoing support post-implementation to ensure the continued success of SAP PaPM solutions and provide troubleshooting assi

stance.9. Continuous Impro

• vement:Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in the SAP PaPM models, enhancing performance, automation, and business ali
• gnment.Stay up-to-date with new SAP PaPM functionalities, techniques, and best practices, ensuring that Client remains at the forefront of profitability and performance mana
• gement.Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that the reporting solutions evolve with changing business

needs.

Requ

irements:1. Professional Ex

• perience:Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working with SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM), with a focus on implementing profitability models and reporting s
• olutions.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 r
• eporting.Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA and integration of SAP PaPM with other SAP modules such as Finance, Controlling, and Supp
• ly Chain.Experience in the aviation, transportation, or logistics industries is a significant a

dvantage.2. Educational Qualif

• ications:A bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or a relat
• ed field.Relevant SAP certifications in SAP S/4HANA, SAP PaPM, or similar areas are p

referred.3. Technical E

• xpertise: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, B
• W, 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 al
• location.Familiarity with SAP BW or SAP BusinessObjects for reporting and data warehousing i

s 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 i