Senior SAP BI Consultant

Seiko Epson Corporation; Watford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Seiko Epson Corporation is hiring a Senior SAP BI Consultant to design, develop and support SAP data warehousing and reporting solutions aligning with business goals. The role operates on a hybrid model with 2 days WFH and 3 days in the Watford office.

You will monitor overnight batches, resolve incidents, handle service requests, implement changes, and contribute to larger projects while engaging in team discussions and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Strong SAP BW development skills across BW on HANA and BW/4HANA.
• ABAP development in BW contexts such as transformations and extractors.
• Good understanding of ECC modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP).
• Awareness of differences between ECC and S/4HANA from a BW perspective.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overnight batches and resolve incidents as part of a team rota.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, some requiring development work.
• Handle service requests and implement small to moderately complex changes.
• Contribute to larger projects within cross-functional teams.
• Respond to general queries and participate in team discussions.

Skills

SAP BW Development

ABAP for BW Development

SAP ECC Functional Knowledge

SAP S/4HANA awareness

Job description

This role is not open to freelance or consultancy arrangements.

Epson is hiring a driven and knowledgeable Senior SAP BI Consultant to join our forward-thinking team. In this key role, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and support of SAP data warehousing and reporting solutions, helping to ensure our BI landscape aligns with Epson’s strategic business goals.

Operating on a hybrid model of 2 days WFH and 3 days in our state-of-the-art Watford office.

What you will do:

Day to day activities

• System Monitoring: Check and resolve overnight batch issues as part of a team rota (during working hours)
• Incidents: Investigate and resolve incidents, some of which may require development work
• Service Requests: Handle various tasks that typically do not require development
• Change Requests: Develop small to moderately complex system enhancements
• Projects: Contribute to larger-scale developments as part of project teams
• Emails: Respond to general queries and questions not covered by the categories above
• Team Meetings: Participate in regular discussions covering a range of team and project-related topics

What we ask for:

Strong SAP BW Development Skills

• Proven expertise in SAP BW, including BW on HANA and/or BW/4HANA
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of BW object types and tools
• Advanced development capabilities in data modeling, ETL processes, and performance optimization

ABAP for BW Development

• Skilled in creating custom function modules, class methods, and standalone programs
• Good understanding of ABAP use in BW contexts such as transformations, field routines, and custom extractors

SAP ECC Functional Knowledge (for BW Integration)

• Strong understanding of SAP ECC transactions, tables, standard extractors, and BW business content data models
• Experience across multiple core modules:
  • Essential: FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), PP (Production Planning)
• Nice to have: QM (Quality Management), LE (Logistics Execution), CS (Customer Service)

Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

• Awareness of the key differences between SAP ECC and S/4HANA from a BW perspective

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork, and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.

Epson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any necessary accommodations during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining our team.

If you require additional assistance for your application or wheelchair access to our facilities, please email [e-mail]. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.