BIO

She develops customized analytical and planning applications using JavaScript and provides solutions aligned with diverse business requirements. Specializing in Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning, she leverages SAC features such as Advanced Scripting, Data Actions, Multi-Actions, Data Locks, Version Management, Currency Conversion, and Value Driver Trees to build complex planning templates and support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, Gayatri Vidya Parishad

EXPERIENCE

• Contributed to Financial Planning and Reporting solutions covering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Worked across end-to-end planning processes, including planning workflows, approvals, data consolidation, and reporting.
• Hands-on with Data Actions, Multi Actions, Allocations, and SAC Planning models.
• Skilled in Live and Import Connections and data integration across SAP systems.
• Developed financial and operational reporting solutions using SAC BI and Analytics.
• Developed SAC stories and implemented custom scripting using JavaScript to support planning, reporting, and user interactions.

BIO

David JH Jones is a globally recognized Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) expert with over 45 years of experience in finance transformation, analytics, and corporate performance management. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior leadership positions at PwC, IBM, Paragon Consulting Group, and Column5 Consulting, advising multinational organizations on digital finance transformation and EPM strategy. He is passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their digital transformation investments while mentoring the next generation of finance and technology leaders.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• BA in Accounting & Finance, Lancaster University.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
• Former Chairman and Joint Founder, UK100 Group Financial Controllers Forum.
• Global thought leader in Digital Finance and Analytics.

EXPERIENCE

• International consulting experience in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Finance Transformation, and Business Analytics.
• Led complex finance transformation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation programmes for multinational organizations.
• Held executive leadership roles at PwC, IBM, Paragon Consulting Group, Column5 Consulting, and CloudScouts.
• Expert in SAP EPM, Oracle Hyperion, OneStream, Kepion, Anaplan, CCH Tagetik, and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Delivered strategic transformation programmes across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and global markets.
• Served for more than 26 years as Chairman of the UK100 Group Financial Controllers Forum.

BIO

She develops customized analytical and planning applications using JavaScript and provides solutions aligned with diverse business requirements. Specializing in Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning, she leverages SAC features such as Advanced Scripting, Data Actions, Multi-Actions, Data Locks, Version Management, Currency Conversion, and Value Driver Trees to build complex planning templates and support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, Gayatri Vidya Parishad

EXPERIENCE

• Contributed to Financial Planning and Reporting solutions covering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Worked across end-to-end planning processes, including planning workflows, approvals, data consolidation, and reporting.
• Hands-on with Data Actions, Multi Actions, Allocations, and SAC Planning models.
• Skilled in Live and Import Connections and data integration across SAP systems.
• Developed financial and operational reporting solutions using SAC BI and Analytics.
• Developed SAC stories and implemented custom scripting using JavaScript to support planning, reporting, and user interactions.

BIO

He specializes in Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Management Reporting solutions across a wide range of industries. He has extensive experience with SAP BPC and SAP Analytics Cloud, designed and implemented planning and forecasting solutions covering profitability, OPEX, headcount, FP&A, and S&OP.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor of Engineering, Anna University
• SAP Certified EPM, SAC & BW Consultant

EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of experience in EPM, BI, Analytics, and Data Warehousing.
• Implemented advanced planning processes using Data Actions, Multi Actions, and Calendar Integration.
• Extensive experience in SAP BPC 11.0/11.1 on BW/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Designed solution and technical architectures for BI & Analytics, Data Warehousing, and EPM.
• Strong techno-functional expertise across planning processes, EPM architectures, and cross-functional business requirements.
• Strong understanding of Financial Accounting and Integrated Financial Planning.
• Experienced in delivering scalable, high-performance EPM solutions for global enterprises.

BIO

Prasanth is an Enterprise Performance Management professional and has worked as an Architect and handled the end-to-end implementation of numerous Financial Consolidation and Planning projects over the last 20 years. He has rich experience across different industries, including High Tech, Manufacturing, Private Equity Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, and Media & Entertainment.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MS in Management of Information Systems, The London School of Economics
• BE in Mechanical Engineering, Bharathiar University
• SAP Certified in EPM

EXPERIENCE

• Architected numerous Enterprise Performance Management solutions for large clients across the world.
• Involved in building end-to-end planning solutions, starting with Requirements Gathering through Implementation and Delivery.
• Managed projects and resources in the successful delivery of numerous EPM and BI solutions.
• Provided consulting expertise over the years to client teams to help address issues in their existing processes and helped build efficient, user-friendly models.
• Was the main point of contact in multiple implementations between the business users and the development teams.
• Successfully implemented complex EPM solutions while providing innovation and simplification to the planning process.
• Worked extensively as both a Technical and Functional Architect in delivering complex Financial Consolidation projects.

BIO

Prasanth is an Enterprise Performance Management professional and has worked as an Architect and handled the end-to-end implementation of numerous Financial Consolidation and Planning projects over the last 20 years. He has rich experience across different industries, including High Tech, Manufacturing, Private Equity Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, and Media & Entertainment.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MS in Management of Information Systems, The London School of Economics
• BE in Mechanical Engineering, Bharathiar University
• SAP Certified in EPM

EXPERIENCE

• Architected numerous Enterprise Performance Management solutions for large clients across the world.
• Involved in building end-to-end planning solutions, starting with Requirements Gathering through Implementation and Delivery.
• Managed projects and resources in the successful delivery of numerous EPM and BI solutions.
• Provided consulting expertise over the years to client teams to help address issues in their existing processes and helped build efficient, user-friendly models.
• Was the main point of contact in multiple implementations between the business users and the development teams.
• Successfully implemented complex EPM solutions while providing innovation and simplification to the planning process.
• Worked extensively as both a Technical and Functional Architect in delivering complex Financial Consolidation projects.

BIO

Kunal is an SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Kepion Consultant with 3+ years of experience in designing and developing Business Intelligence and Planning solutions. Experienced in building interactive dashboards, custom planning applications, and advanced planning processes using JavaScript, Data Actions, Multi Actions, and Calendar Integration. Contributed to Workforce Planning and HR planning initiatives.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, JNTUH.
• Kepion Certified Consultant.

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) BI and Planning.
• Designed and developed interactive analytical dashboards and planning applications.
• Developed custom SAC solutions using JavaScript to enhance user experience and functionality
• Implemented advanced planning processes using Data Actions, Multi Actions, and Calendar Integration.
• Contributed to Workforce Planning and HR-related planning and operational processes.
• Strong understanding of Financial Accounting and Integrated Financial Planning.
• Experienced in delivering scalable SAC solutions aligned with enterprise planning and reporting requirements.
• Provided overall leadership and oversight for the EPM Universe, managing development and QA activities, coordinating the team, prioritizing deliverables, and ensuring quality and timely execution.

BIO

Silpa is an EPM consultant and a Data Integration expert and has handled the implementation of several Financial Planning and Data Integrations over the last 15 years. She previously worked with Cogenics Consulting, ADP and other well-known organizations. She has rich technical expertise in Enterprise Performance Management.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• BE in Computer Science Engineering, Madras University
• Certified in Tagetik EPM
• SCP certified
• SAP Certified in BPC

EXPERIENCE

• Involved in configuring end-to-end data Integrations between several ERP and EPM systems.
• Experienced in project management and resource coordination, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple solutions.
• Played a key role as the primary contact between the business users and development teams during various integration implementations.
• Provided out-of-the-box solutions while successfully implementing several complex Integrations and EPM projects.
• Extensive experience working as both a Technical and Functional architect, delivering Financial Planning projects.

She works at the intersection of business and technology, translating financial and operational requirements into practical SAC solutions. Her experience spans the full implementation lifecycle, from understanding existing business processes and defining requirements to designing planning solutions, coordinating development and testing, and supporting users through adoption. Alongside solution delivery, Deekshita is experienced in establishing security and governance frameworks for SAC environments. She has also led AMS teams and helped establish structured support models through standardised processes, process mapping, and knowledge documentation.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MBA – Operations Management,NMIMS, India
• Bachelor’s Degree – Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, St. Francis College, Hyderabad

EXPERIENCE

• Global Client delivery experiences across diverse industries, including government organisations, chemical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and holiday foods distributors.
• Development of custom SAC solutions using scripting and advanced data actions logic to address business requirements beyond standard functionality.
• Implementation of approval workflows and planning cycles, supporting structured review, collaboration within SAC
• Design and implementation of SAC security and governance, including access controls and governance processes for enterprise planning environments.
• Leadership of Annual Maintenance and Support (AMS) teams, coordinating ongoing client support and driving a more structured approach to issue management and service delivery.
• Creation of process maps, support procedures, and knowledge documentation to standardise AMS activities, improve knowledge transfer, and streamline ongoing solution maintenance.
• Experienced in working with business users, Finance teams, technical teams, and project stakeholders across both transformation projects and ongoing support engagements.

BIO

She has contributed to Financial Planning and Reporting solutions covering budgeting, forecasting, and integrated planning processes. Her experience includes SAC Planning, Data Actions, Multi Actions, allocations, application development, scripting, and data integration across SAP systems.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• M.Sc. in Data Science, Loyola Academy
• B.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, Loyola Academy

EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years in SAP Analytics Cloud Planning, BI, and Analytics.
• Contributed to Financial Planning and Reporting solutions covering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Worked across end-to-end planning processes, including planning workflows, approvals, data consolidation, and reporting.
• Hands-on with Data Actions, Multi Actions, Allocations, and SAC Planning models.
• Skilled in Live and Import Connections and data integration across SAP systems.
• Developed financial and operational reporting solutions using SAC BI and Analytics.
• Developed SAC stories and implemented custom scripting using JavaScript to support planning, reporting, and user interactions.

She works with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Kepion to build planning and reporting solutions that help organisations improve visibility, strengthen planning processes, and support better business decisions. Her experience covers Integrated Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Predictive Planning, Sales and Revenue Planning, OPEX, and Workforce Planning. Keziah combines a strong understanding of business processes with hands-on technical capabilities, enabling her to translate planning and reporting requirements into effective EPM solutions. She works closely with Finance, business, and technology teams to shape solutions that are practical, scalable, and aligned with organisational requirements. Her role spans solution design, development, testing, deployment, training, and ongoing support, with a strong focus on ensuring solutions are well adopted by business users.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MBA – Operations Management,NMIMS, India
• Bachelor’s Degree – Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, St. Francis College, Hyderabad

EXPERIENCE

• Delivered and enhanced SAP Analytics Cloud Planning and Business Intelligence solutions across international client engagements, supporting financial and operational planning and reporting requirements.
• Certified Kepion Developer with hands-on experience in building, enhancing, and supporting Kepion planning and analytics applications, including multidimensional planning, business rules, data integration, reporting, and application support.
• Worked across a range of EPM processes including budgeting, forecasting, revenue planning, OPEX planning, workforce planning, financial statement planning, and financial consolidation.
• Hands-on experience with SAC models, stories, planning forms, data actions, multi-actions, integrations, version management, security, and reporting, supporting connected planning processes across multiple business areas.
• Experience supporting and enhancing Kepion-based planning solutions, working across application development, data and business logic, reporting requirements, troubleshooting, and ongoing business support.
• Experienced across the end-to-end EPM solution lifecycle, covering requirements gathering, solution development, testing, UAT, deployment, end-user training, documentation, and production support.
• Worked closely with Finance, business, and technology stakeholders across international engagements, translating planning and reporting requirements into practical EPM and analytics solutions.
• Broader data and analytics capabilities include Power BI, SQL, T-SQL, and SSIS, together with growing exposure to SAP Business Data Cloud and the wider SAP data and analytics ecosystem.

He brings experience across financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, sales planning, workforce planning, and enterprise analytics. At CloudScouts, Sachith works with organizations to design and implement data-driven EPM solutions, combining SAP Analytics Cloud with SAP data and planning technologies to create scalable planning and analytics environments. His experience spans the complete transformation lifecycle—from business requirements and solution architecture through development, testing, deployment, and user adoption. He is particularly focused on bridging the gap between business requirements, technology, and user adoption, ensuring that EPM solutions are not only technically robust but also practical and valuable for business users.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Operations) – NMIMS
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Analytics Cloud: Planning
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) – Computers - Loyola

EXPERIENCE

• EPM & SAP Analytics Cloud specialist with experience in enterprise planning, analytics, reporting, and digital transformation.
• Expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud Planning, BI, forecasting, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Experience delivering solutions across Finance, Sales, Workforce, and operational planning.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/BW/4HANA, BPC, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• End-to-end consulting experience spanning requirements, solution design, modelling, development, testing, UAT, deployment, and support.
• Experienced in working with business stakeholders, finance teams, IT teams, and senior leadership.
• Focused on SAC adoption, enablement, knowledge management, and business-user capability development
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Analytics Cloud: Planning

BIO

Prasanth is an Enterprise Performance Management professional and has worked as an Architect and handled the end-to-end implementation of numerous Financial Consolidation and Planning projects over the last 20 years. He has rich experience across different industries, including High Tech, Manufacturing, Private Equity Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, and Media & Entertainment.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MS in Management of Information Systems, The London School of Economics
• BE in Mechanical Engineering, Bharathiar University
• SAP Certified in EPM

EXPERIENCE

• Architected numerous Enterprise Performance Management solutions for large clients across the world.
• Involved in building end-to-end planning solutions, starting with Requirements Gathering through Implementation and Delivery.
• Managed projects and resources in the successful delivery of numerous EPM and BI solutions.
• Provided consulting expertise over the years to client teams to help address issues in their existing processes and helped build efficient, user-friendly models.
• Was the main point of contact in multiple implementations between the business users and the development teams.
• Successfully implemented complex EPM solutions while providing innovation and simplification to the planning process.
• Worked extensively as both a Technical and Functional Architect in delivering complex Financial Consolidation projects.

BIO

Surya is an entrepreneurial-minded professional with more than 25 years of experience in implementing analytical solutions. He previously worked with PwC, SAP Labs, Accenture, and other well-known organisations. Detail-oriented Oxford graduate with deep technical and process expertise in Enterprise Performance Management and Data & Analytics.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MBA, Oxford University
• Master of Computer Applications, Osmania University
• B.Sc. Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Osmania University
• SAP Certified in EPM
• AWS Certified Solution Architect

EXPERIENCE

• Developed the core technology capabilities for several organisations in the past and Led teams of different sizes to deliver Enterprise Performance Management solutions to clients across multiple industries.
• Surya has implemented many planning, budgeting, and forecasting and group financial consolidation solutions in complex multinational organisations.
• He has been consistently successful in growing and improving profitability, performance, and creating insight into organisations by designing and implementing Performance Management and Business Intelligence solutions.
• Experienced planner, leader and specialist in advising clients especially in Enterprise Performance Management, Data warehousing, Business Analytics, and Financial Performance Management areas.
• Architected highly complex business intelligence and data warehousing solutions for the organisation of various sizes. 

BIO

Expert in Visualization, Wireframing, UI design and Dashboard development using MS Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Objects and created reports using Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports and MS Report Builder. Experience in building interactive dashboards, reports and custom planning applications, and advanced planning processes using JavaScript, Data Actions, Multi Actions, and Calendar Integration. Contributed to Workforce Planning and Expenditure initiatives.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• B.E in Computer Science & Engineering.
• PowerBI Certified Consultant

EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) BI and Planning.
• Strong Experience in PowerBI and PowerBI Report Builder.
• Designed and developed interactive analytical dashboards and planning applications.
• Developed custom SAC solutions using JavaScript to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Implemented advanced planning processes using Data Actions, Multi Actions, and Calendar Integration.
• Contributed to Workforce Planning and HR-related planning and operational processes.
• Contributed to Expenditure Related Planning Process.
• Strong understanding of Financial Accounting and Integrated Financial Planning.
• Experienced in delivering scalable SAC solutions aligned with enterprise planning and reporting requirements.
• Provided overall leadership and managing development and QA activities, coordinating the team, prioritizing deliverables, and ensuring quality and timely execution.

She brings strong experience in delivering SAC solutions that support organisations in improving financial planning processes, strengthening management reporting, and enabling more effective business decision-making. As an SAC Manager and Consultant, Sahithi brings together financial planning expertise and hands-on SAC experience across Integrated Financial Planning, Revenue Planning, OpEx, management reporting, and predictive forecasting. Her work also includes SAC modernisation initiatives, security and governance design, advanced planning logic, and optimisation of reporting and planning experiences. A key part of Sahithi’s approach is ensuring that solutions move beyond technical implementation and become embedded in the way teams plan, forecast, and make decisions. She works closely with Finance, business, and technology stakeholders to shape solutions around real business needs, while also supporting adoption through training, documentation, and user enablement.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MBA – Operations Management, NMIMS, India
• Bachelor’s Degree – Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science,St. Francis College, Hyderabad

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience delivering SAP Analytics Cloud Planning and Business Intelligence solutions across global organisations and industries including marketing & advertising, financial services, and healthcare manufacturing.
• Led and contributed to end-to-end Integrated Financial Planning implementations, covering budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, workforce planning, revenue planning, and management reporting.
• Successfully delivered SAC migration and modernisation initiatives, including migration from Classic Models and Stories to New Models and the Optimized Design Experience.
• Experienced in designing secure and governed SAC environments using Data Access Control, Data Locking, role-based security, version management, audit controls, and content transport.
• Delivered predictive modelling and time-series forecasting solutions, incorporating historical trends, seasonality, and growth patterns into budgeting and re-forecasting processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience translating business requirements into BRDs, HLDs, LLDs, functional and technical documentation, solution designs, and planning applications.
• Experienced in designing and delivering SAC training, including Train-the-Trainer sessions, large-group user training, and interactive learning content.

BIO

David JH Jones is a globally recognized Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) expert with over 45 years of experience in finance transformation, analytics, and corporate performance management. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior leadership positions at PwC, IBM, Paragon Consulting Group, and Column5 Consulting, advising multinational organizations on digital finance transformation and EPM strategy. He is passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their digital transformation investments while mentoring the next generation of finance and technology leaders.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• BA in Accounting & Finance, Lancaster University.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
• Former Chairman and Joint Founder, UK100 Group Financial Controllers Forum.
• Global thought leader in Digital Finance and Analytics.

EXPERIENCE

• International consulting experience in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Finance Transformation, and Business Analytics.
• Led complex finance transformation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation programmes for multinational organizations.
• Held executive leadership roles at PwC, IBM, Paragon Consulting Group, Column5 Consulting, and CloudScouts.
• Expert in SAP EPM, Oracle Hyperion, OneStream, Kepion, Anaplan, CCH Tagetik, and enterprise analytics platforms.
• Delivered strategic transformation programmes across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and global markets.
• Served for more than 26 years as Chairman of the UK100 Group Financial Controllers Forum.

BIO

Vagdevi Alluri is a SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Consultant specializing in enterprise Business Intelligence and Planning, with a track record of delivering large-scale analytics and planning solutions for private and government organizations across the US and UAE. At CloudScouts Technology Services, she leads the design and delivery of enterprise planning and reporting solutions, translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing SAC models. She is known for turning data into insights that drives confident, enterprise-wide decisions

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• MSc in Data Science, Loyola Academy, Hyderabad
• BSc in Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, Bhavan's Vivekananda College, Hyderabad
• Proficient across SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Power BI, and Tableau
• Skilled in SQL and Python for enterprise data modeling and analysis

EXPERIENCE

• Consulting experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Business Intelligence and Enterprise Planning.
• Delivered enterprise SAC solutions spanning analytics, planning, budgeting, and forecasting for organizations across multiple industries
• Led enterprise BI and planning engagements for private and government organizations across the US and UAE.
• Led workforce planning implementations end to end, from requirements through build and rollout.
• Expert in advanced SAC capabilities, including scripting, dynamic UI components, calculated measures, and data actions.
• Specialist in access governance, security controls, and performance optimization for SAC solutions