We are seeking a detail-oriented IBP Security Consultant with 2 to 4 years of experience in managing security and authorizations within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) . The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, managing, and maintaining user roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies and data protection standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Configure and manage IBP user roles and authorizations using SAP Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools.
- Define and implement security policies and procedures for IBP planning areas, data access profiles, and key figures.
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align security configurations with business requirements.
- Monitor and audit user access, perform regular security reviews , and resolve authorization issues.
- Ensure compliance with data protection standards , SOX controls , and internal audit requirements.
- Support the onboarding / offboarding process , managing access requests and user provisioning in IBP and connected systems (e.g., SAP S / 4HANA, CPI).
- Document role designs, security models, and changes for transparency and traceability.
- Provide support during testing phases and production rollouts to ensure proper access control and issue resolution.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
2–4 years of hands-on experience in SAP IBP Security or related SAP authorization roles.Familiarity with SAP Fiori , HANA Cloud Platform , and SAP Cloud Identity Services .Understanding of IBP planning areas , attributes , and key figure access .Experience with SAP Business Roles , Catalogs , and Groups .Strong knowledge of authorization concepts (PFCG roles, Fiori catalogs, OData services).Basic understanding of SAP CPI , S / 4HANA , and integration touchpoints with IBP.Good communication and documentation skills.Preferred Skills (Good to Have) :
Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) tools.Exposure to audit processes and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR).SAP certification in IBP or Security & Authorization .Skills Required
Risk Assessment, Network Security