Business Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior BA Consultant (Data Analytics – Functional) W2 ONLY Onsite as needed Hybrid Summary We are seeking a Senior Business/Data Analyst with strong SAP and cloud data experience. This individual will be responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, analyzing processes, modeling workflows, and partnering with project teams to support the delivery of cloud-based data lake capabilities. Key Responsibilities • Solve complex business problems through process redesign and cloud-based solutions • Analyze current (AS-IS) processes and design future (TO-BE) workflows leveraging cloud technologies • Partner with data engineering teams and business stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Supply Chain) to perform gap analysis across systems and capabilities • Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and technical documentation • Support SAP data mapping into cloud platforms, including datasets across Sales, Purchasing, and Materials Management • Develop process documentation, standard operating procedures, and data lake guidelines • Present findings, recommendations, and workflow improvements to stakeholders • Define and track performance metrics to measure process effectiveness • Collaborate across multiple projects simultaneously • Support UAT, sprint reviews, and ongoing delivery to ensure alignment with requirements • Identify system and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency Core Competencies • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills • High attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Experience facilitating meetings and driving discussions Required Skills & Experience • 5–7+ years of SAP techno-functional experience (FICO, MM, SD, PP) • Experience working with SAP datasets (Sales, Purchasing, Materials Management, IBP) • Ability to map SAP data into non-SAP cloud platforms • Strong experience writing functional specifications • Experience working between data teams and SAP ERP teams • Advanced SQL skills and experience with complex data structures and CDS views • Experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies (user stories, backlog management, sprint reviews) • Strong process modeling experience (process flows, use cases, swim lanes, AS-IS / TO-BE diagrams) • Experience with data modeling and process re-engineering • Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) • Understanding of web applications and information security principles • Experience with tools like Jira is a plus Education & Background • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field • 10+ years of IT experience in enterprise environments • Proven experience delivering large-scale systems and data initiatives • CBAP or similar certification is a plus