SAP Datasphere Consultant

SAP Datasphere Consultant

Hybrid working (London/ Remote)

3 months initially with a view to extending

We are seeking an experienced SAP Datasphere Consultant to join a major finance transformation programme at a leading organisation. This is a high-impact, business-facing role, supporting Finance, FP&A, and Commercial Finance teams in driving data modernization, advanced analytics, and process improvements.

What you\'ll do

• Operate as part of the wider Financial Systems & Change team, collaborating with Finance and IT.
• Lead the migration from SAP BW/BW4HANA to SAP Datasphere, including semantic onboarding and remodeling of data flows.
• Build and maintain analytic models, SAC stories, planning dashboards, and financial reports.
• Support FP&A and finance teams with predictive forecasting, reporting, and data-driven insights.
• Serve as a business-facing Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SAP Datasphere, BW, SAC, and finance systems.
• Oversee system administration, SAC access, segregation of duties, and SAP GRC/MDG compliance.
• Participate in data governance, master data management, and metadata initiatives.
• Provide first-line testing, training, and documentation for finance users.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and optimize system performance.
• Support monthly financial close and ensure reconciliations are accurate.
• Collaborate on system enhancements, WRICEFs, integrations, and future cloud platform initiatives (SAP BTP).

What we\'re looking for

• Hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere, SAC, BW/BW4HANA, S4HANA, and finance system conversions.
• Strong finance, FP&A, and reporting process knowledge.
• Experience in data modeling, dashboards, SAC planning, and analytics applications.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics tools (R, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience delivering projects in Agile environments and managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of process mapping tools (Microsoft Visio, Lean IX, I-Server/Orbus) desirable.

Why join this project

• Take a leading role in a high-profile finance transformation programme.
• Work in a business-facing role with exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies.
• Contribute to modernizing finance systems, advanced analytics, and predictive planning.
• Collaborate with a high-performing Finance and IT team in a fast-paced, transformative environment.
• Opportunity for contract extensions and involvement in long-term system modernization.