sap reporting analyst.

The client is seeking a highly skilled SAP Reporting Analyst to support the detailed design and delivery of ERP reporting and analytics solutions as part of the SAP S/4HANA transformation program. This role requires a strong background in data warehousing, business intelligence, and SAP reporting technologies such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere, and S/4HANA Core Data Services (CDS). The successful candidate will work closely with the ERP Reporting and Analytics Lead, business subject matter experts, and system integrator teams to deliver functional and technical designs for analytics solutions. The role includes attending workshops, performing assessments of reporting requirements, and delivering functional specifications to support both compliance and custom reporting needs.

Key Duties:

Requirements Gathering & Analysis:

• Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders across Finance, EPPM, EAM, Source-to-Pay and HR to capture detailed reporting needs
• Map business requirements to data sources and identify gaps in standard content or delivered reports

Report Design & Specification:

• Review functional specifications, mock-ups and acceptance criteria ● Prepare questionnaires and consolidate SME feedback to refine report layouts, metrics and filters

Content Configuration & Validation:

• Configure and test standard SAP Analytics Cloud stories, dashboards and SAC models for fit-for-purpose delivery
• Analyse, review and optimize CDS view-based data models in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Datasphere to support reporting requirements and integrations to source systems
• Validate data accuracy, performance and usability prior to release

Systems Analysis & Compliance:

• Assess regulatory or compliance requirements and embed controls into report logic or access models
• Ensure alignment with corporate data architecture, security and governance policies Quality Assurance & Support
• Lead design walkthroughs, peer reviews and sign-off activities
• Troubleshoot data or functional issues in collaboration with the SI partner and Basis team
• Provide end-user training materials and post-go-live support for report consumers Key Skills & Requirements:
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements analysis, functional specification drafting and report validation
• Strong experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (stories, dashboards, models) and SAP Datasphere data modelling
• Proficiency in S/4HANA CDS views and virtual data modelling concepts
• Solid understanding of core ERP processes (Finance, Procurement, Projects, Asset Management, HR) and their reporting implications
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies

The SAP Reporting Analyst applicant must be able to demonstrate:
● Proven experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) report development and dashboard design.
● Hands-on knowledge of SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4HANA, or related SAP data warehousing platforms.
● Strong experience with S/4HANA CDS views, ABAP Core Data Services, and virtual data models.
● Understanding of ERP business processes and reporting across Finance, Procurement, HR, Projects, and Asset Management.
● Ability to write and review functional and technical specifications.
● Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

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