Role: SAP Data & Analytics Lead
Experience: 12years
Location: London
Work mode: Onsite
Responsibilities:
* Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-level data models and analytics solutions using SAP Datasphere and SAC.
* Build, optimize, and maintain data pipelines, ODS models, and data integration(In/out) in Datasphere for various Finance and cross-functional domains.
* Collaborate closely with Finance stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient data models and analytical reports.
* Provide hands-on development in Datasphere, data fabric, and SAC, including advanced calculations, KPIs, and dashboarding.
* Establish best practices for data governance, lineage, and security within Datasphere and SAC environments.
* Integrate data from SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SuccessFactors, third-party sources, and cloud systems into Datasphere. And should have experience in transformation projects like ECC to S4HANA and actively worked with functional on data warehousing reporting impacts.
* Manage and mentor a small team of developers while remaining actively engaged in technical solutioning and development.
* Ensure alignment of data models and reports with business KPIs, regulatory requirements, and financial planning processes.
* Perform performance tuning of large datasets, ensuring efficient queries and faster reporting outputs.
* Work with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Data Governance, Architecture) to ensure end-to-end lifecycle delivery of data and analytics solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
* 10–12+ years of IT experience with core expertise in SAP Data & Analytics.
* Strong hands-on experience in:
* SAP Datasphere (data modeling, semantic modeling, integration, transformations).
* SAP Analytics Cloud (story building, planning, predictive features, dashboarding).
* Data integration technologies and cloud data solutions.
* Functional understanding and proven experience with Finance data modeling & analytics.
* Experience integrating with SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP data sources. Should have hands on experience on modeling for FI(GL,AP,AR,AA, and CO) processes.
* Strong grasp of data governance, lineage, performance optimization, and data security concepts.
* Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end analytics solutions from requirements gathering to production rollout.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* SAP Certification(s) in SAC and Datasphere/Data Fabric preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working in onsite client environments with stakeholder collaboration.
* Strong problem-solving mindset, analytical skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.