SAP Data & Analytics Lead

Role

SAP Data & Analytics Lead

Experience

12 years

Location

London

Work Mode

Hybrid

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. Demonstrate experience in transformation projects such as ECC to S/4HANA and an active role with functional teams 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, including 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.