SAP BW Functional Analyst

SUMMARY:
Develop web and client based decision support solutions on the SAP BW platform, including reports

POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Job      

• To develop and support the SAP BW data warehouse.  
• Solution Development: 
• Develop web and client based decision support solutions on the SAP BW platform, including reports, dashboards and data extracts. 
• The primary responsibility of the BW FA is to design solutions that run off the SAP BW platform. 
• This involves taking requirements from various inputs, and translating those into technical design documents. 
• There is also an expectation that the BW FA will develop solutions where capacity allows.  
• Creation of technical specs 
• Quality Control / Peer review of solutions developed 
• Proactive solution design for SAP BW system, not only responding to business requests 
• Development of BW content 
• Development of HANA content 
• Development and implementation of high volume batch and/or real time data loads. Integration to various systems, both SAP and non-SAP  
• Service Delivery: 
• Support and maintain existing database and decision support systems including: Troubleshoot data and system related issues 
• Identify problems and propose changes 
• Liaise with technical and business users to resolve issues 
• Design & implement changes to existing systems 
• Design & implement new solutions  
• Talent Development: 
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications  

• 3yr Diploma/Degree or equivalent 
• Relevant SAP BW / HANA certification (advantageous)

Experience      

• 3-5 years experience in SAP BW on HANA or SAP BW/4HANA 
• 5+ years experience in SAP BW in total 
• 2+ years experience in native HANA views (combination of dataloads and reporting relevant calculation and/or script-based views)

Knowledge and Skills  

• LSA++ design methodology 
• End-to-End testing methods 
• Performance tuning of BW and HANA objects  
• Problem solving 
• Performance tuning 
• Organisational and time management skills
• Decision-making 
• Documentation skills

 

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