Digital Finance Solution Architect – SAC Planning

Hyderabad, India

This is an office‑first role based in Hyderabad, where you will design and deliver advanced SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) planning solutions that enable data‑driven financial decision-making across a global organization. Join a collaborative Digital Finance team and play a key role in shaping scalable, high‑impact planning products and driving finance transformation.

This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Opportunities to work on global, high-impact finance transformation initiatives
• Exposure to cutting-edge SAP planning technologies and innovation
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
  

What you will do:

• Design and implement scalable SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) planning architectures aligned with the digital finance roadmap
• Lead the development of advanced planning solutions, including models, data actions, and predictive scenarios
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive and reliable solutions
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to streamline planning processes and adopt automation and emerging technologies
• Establish and maintain development standards, including governance, documentation, and quality assurance practices
• Mentor and coach business analysts, strengthening organizational capability in SAC planning and data modeling
• Oversee external partners and system integrators to ensure successful delivery of planning solutions
  

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning with a strong portfolio of scalable solutions
• Solid understanding of financial planning, FP&A processes, and business analytics
• Expertise in data modeling, advanced formulas, and planning architecture design
• Experience working with SAP ecosystems such as S/4HANA, BW, or Datasphere
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business insights
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide analysts or developers within a project or team environment
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
  

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.