SAP Reporting & Analytics Senior Consultant
Location: UAE (relocation available for the right candidates)
Job Summary:
We are undergoing a major transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, and we are looking for a Senior SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP Reporting & Analytics Senior Consultant to lead the implementation of advanced reporting and analytics solutions across SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). This Technical Consultant role will focus on implementing and optimizing SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere, and embedded analytics within SAP S/4HANA to empower decision-making and provide business insights.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reporting and analytics tools within the SAP ecosystem, including hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP Datasphere. Responsibilities include data integration for reporting, delivering real-time insights, and optimizing analytics processes across the business.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- SAP Reporting & Analytics Architecture:
- Design and implement end-to-end SAP reporting and analytics solutions, focusing on SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP Datasphere.
- Architect reporting solutions that deliver real-time insights, integrating data from SAP S/4HANA and other systems.
- Define data flow and data modelling strategies for business intelligence, ensuring high data accuracy and availability.
- Design and implement data structures within SAP S/4HANA and SAP Datasphere to support reporting and analytics.
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC):
- Implement SAC for reporting, planning, and predictive analytics.
- Design and deploy SAC dashboards and reports for real-time, actionable insights.
- Integrate SAP S/4HANA, third-party applications, and cloud data sources with SAC.
- Utilize SAC features like data visualizations, storytelling, and planning capabilities.
- Manage user access, security, and governance for SAC reports and dashboards.
- SAP Datasphere Integration:
- Integrate SAP Datasphere with SAP S/4HANA for unified data storage, modelling, and access.
- Manage SAP Datasphere for data warehousing and ensure effective data extraction and transformation.
- Develop strategies for data harmonization across SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Ensure seamless data integration for centralized reporting and analytics.
- Embedded Analytics in SAP S/4HANA:
- Leverage SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics for real-time insights.
- Configure CDS views and analytical queries within SAP S/4HANA.
- Create tailored analytical reports with business users.
- Optimize performance of embedded analytics.
- Data Integration and Data Models:
- Oversee data integration from SAP S/4HANA to other SAP BTP services and third-party systems.
- Develop data models and ensure efficient data extraction.
- Implement best practices for data transformation and modelling.
- Reporting Solutions and Dashboards:
- Design, develop, and deploy business reports and dashboards.
- Work with stakeholders to define requirements.
- Monitor and troubleshoot reporting systems.
- Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Strategy:
- Define BI and analytics strategy aligned with business goals.
- Ensure scalable and adaptable reporting solutions.
- Establish data governance policies.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements.
- Serve as a key contact for analytics needs.
- Manage communication with vendors and stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize reporting solutions.
- Stay updated with SAP analytics offerings.
- Address bottlenecks and performance issues proactively.
- Training and Knowledge Sharing:
- Provide training on SAP Analytics Cloud, embedded analytics, and Datasphere.
- Share best practices and develop documentation.
Required Experience, Qualifications, and Certifications:
- Professional Experience:
- 8-10 years in SAP reporting and analytics, with 5+ years in SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.
- Experience implementing SAC and integrating with SAP S/4HANA.
- Expertise in data warehousing, data modelling, and SAP Datasphere.
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field.
- SAP certifications in SAP S/4HANA, SAC, Datasphere, or similar are highly desirable.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong experience with SAC, Datasphere, CDS views, and SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics.
- Knowledge of data modelling, ETL, and data integration best practices.
- Familiarity with SAP BusinessObjects, Lumira, or other BI tools is a plus.
- Process & Methodologies:
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Understanding of data governance, quality, security, and privacy.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in aviation, travel, or related industries.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI integration with SAP Analytics Cloud.
About Cognizant
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