Principal Consultant (SAC)

About the Role

Are you a forward-thinking data professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and creating impactful client solutions? We’re looking for an experienced Principal Consultant (SAC) to join our Data & Insights team, a key role driving the success of our enterprise clients through innovation, architecture, and deep domain expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Architect Data & Insights solutions aligned with client needs and industry best practices.
• Lead delivery excellence across projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and innovation.
• Drive presales and proposal development, including solution demos and costing.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities to expand client engagements.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Stay ahead of technology trends, integrating new tools and capabilities into your solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Tagetik, or similar EPM technologies.
• Strong background in solution architecture, system integration, and technical consultancy.
• A track record of client-facing leadership, managing relationships and outcomes.
• Experience in presales, cost modelling, and proposal creation.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into tailored technical solutions.
• Skilled at working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Key Behaviours

Decision Making: Make informed, strategic decisions that balance client needs and business objectives. Evaluate risks and opportunities to deliver optimal outcomes.

Empowering Others: Delegate responsibilities effectively, empowering team members to excel. Mentor and coach team members to develop their skills and confidence.

Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts constructively, fostering a collaborative work environment. Navigate complex client interactions with diplomacy and tact.

Mentoring and Coaching: Provide guidance and support to junior consultants and project teams. Cultivate a culture of learning and professional development within the team.

Adaptability: Adapt quickly to changing project requirements and client expectations.

Embrace new challenges and pivot strategies as needed.

Commercial Awareness: Understand the financial impact of architectural decisions. Align solutions with clients' business strategies to maximise value.

Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible manner to stakeholders. Maintain open, transparent communication with clients and internal teams.

Independent Working: Take initiative to manage tasks and resolve issues autonomously. Ensure high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.

Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution. Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and partners.

Teamwork: Actively contribute to team goals and support colleagues in their roles.

Foster a team-oriented culture that values diverse perspectives.

Problem Solving: Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, developing innovative solutions. Analyse issues thoroughly to implement effective resolutions.

Time Management: Prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines and client expectations. Manage multiple projects efficiently to ensure timely delivery.

Resilience: Maintain composure under pressure and persevere through setbacks. Demonstrate the ability to recover quickly from challenges.

Emotional Intelligence: Recognise and manage emotions to build effective working relationships. Exhibit empathy towards clients and team members, enhancing collaboration and trust.

Creativity: Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to solution design and problem solving. Innovate to improve D&I solutions and client outcomes.