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.