Manager - SAP Data & Analytics - BW & BDC - TC - UKI in London

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The opportunity: Having undergone a paradigm shift in recent years, SAP offers an innovative high-performance real-time platform and solutions which meet the needs of end-to-end digitised enterprises. Our EY SAP team is focused on working with our clients to leverage these SAP innovations and create business value. We are looking for technology-minded, business-focused and creative managers with a passion for bringing context to SAP innovations and the ability to demonstrate how it can help transform our clients’ day-to-day operations.

Your key responsibilities: In your role as an EY Manager you will have responsibility for designing & delivering key aspects of our technology projects within our client base. You will be expected to:

• Manage a work stream within an SAP Enterprise Data & Analytics project team on a client-facing engagement, working effectively across the full lifecycle delivery of a large, complex technology programme.
• Deliver technology solutions in line with leading practices.
• Engage and collaborate with clients’ stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Build excellent client relationships.
• Work as part of a high performing team, mentoring junior members of staff.

Skills and attributes for success: You will have knowledge and experience of the following:

• Designing and developing data models on the following tools including formulas, rule-based logic, calculated fields, currency conversions, exception aggregations, time-dependent logic, hierarchy management, master data modelling and metadata governance:
• SAP Datasphere
• SAP BW/4HANA and/or SAP BW and/or BW on HANA (inc. SAP BW ABAP)
• Query and semantic modelling (BEx, BW/4HANA Queries, Datasphere Analytic Models) for scalable consumption through SAP and non-SAP reporting layers, with understanding on how to create a back end for performant reporting.
• Experience in delivering analytical reporting.
• Data provisioning and orchestration including Datasphere DataFlows, replication flows, task chains / process chains and job orchestration.
• Strong understanding of data modelling concepts and best practices including layered scalable architecture (LSA/LSA++).
• Data extraction mechanisms including ODP extractions (CDS, SAPI) with the ability to design and build these in S/4 HANA.
• Ability to design cross‑system integration, combining SAP and non‑SAP sources using SAP Datasphere integration services, HANA Smart Data Access (SDA), or Smart Data Integration (SDI).
• Positioning the features and options for use of SAP BDC in an integration pattern with a non-SAP cloud platform, and the wider benefits of SAP BDC.
• Hands-on, full lifecycle project delivery experience (Build, Test & Deploy phases) including workshop planning and delivery, requirements & backlog definition, data model design, creation of Functional & Technical specifications and system configuration.
• Experience in delivery ownership. Able to accurately scope pieces of work and then create, own, and manage a delivery plan for deliverables. Pro-actively manage RAID items within your workstream and outwards to other workstreams / upwards to support broader project dependencies and timelines.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one SAP process area and how this data is structured in S/4 HANA / ECC with experience designing end-to-end data analytical models (source SAP to Datawarehouse to application) in at least this area.
• System administration tasks including transport management process in SAP data warehousing tools.
• Security implementation in SAP tools (data access control, row‑level security, and audit capabilities).

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Demonstrable ability to manage work streams.
• Understanding of the full life cycle of SAP Enterprise Data & Analytics implementations.
• Experience working with waterfall and agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience delivering Enterprise Data & Analytics projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build ‘Trusted Adviser’ relationships.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as required in relation to working at Client Sites on specific engagements.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in non-SAP cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake etc).
• An understanding of the SAP roadmap and industry trends.
• Wider industry / sector expertise (beyond one core S/4 process) would be advantageous.
• Experience with SAP Reporting tools including SAP Analytics Cloud and S/4 HANA Embedded Analytics.
• Experience with SAP AI products.

What we look for: You will be comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where you operate collaboratively with clients to help them digitize their business processes utilizing the latest SAP technology. You will add value by contextualizing, designing and delivering solutions within your domain expertise, you are expected to continuously develop your skills and product knowledge, staying up-to-date with SAP’s innovations and leveraging this to provide insight and creative solutions.

What working at EY offers: We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.