Business Analyst - SAP BW / SAP HANA

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Accel4 Inc. is a specialist SAP partner delivering S/4HANA public-cloud transformations and enterprise analytics solutions to mid-market and large enterprises globally. Our India Centre of Excellence drives implementation excellence, innovation, and continuous delivery across industries — and is the home of our growing SAP Analytics practice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with deep hands-on expertise in SAP BW (BW/4HANA preferred) and a strong ability to bridge business requirements with technical SAP solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of end-to-end BW project implementations, solid proficiency in SAP ERP data extraction, and a genuine interest in evolving into the next generation of SAP Analytics technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate analytics and reporting requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into technical BW or Datasphere designs; produce detailed functional specifications and data-flow diagrams.
• Own end-to-end data extraction from SAP ERP: configure DataSources, validate data, manage deltas and load monitoring.
• Design and implement BW/4HANA or Datasphere data models; optimise HANA-based providers for query performance.
• Develop BEx, SAC Stories, or Datasphere-based queries aligned to business KPIs and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with ABAP developers for custom enhancements, exits, and user-defined data sources.
• Conduct unit, integration, and UAT support; prepare test scripts and sign-off documentation.
• Provide production-support hypercare; perform root-cause analysis and resolution of data and load issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation: design documents, data dictionaries, and operational runbooks.
• Actively participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, contribute to community of practice, and mentor junior team members.
• Engage in personal learning plans in line with the Accel4 reskilling roadmap — including certification preparation during working hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• SAP BW, BW/4HANA, or SAP Analytics certification is a strong plus — and will be sponsored if not yet held.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present to senior business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with meticulous attention to data quality and accuracy.
• A demonstrable track record of self-initiated learning — courses completed, certifications pursued, tools explored independently.
• Experience in client-facing roles and managing expectations across geographies is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Curious by Default: You explore SAP release notes, follow the SAP roadmap, and try things in sandboxes before you are asked to.
• Self-Directed Learner: You do not wait for training to be scheduled. You identify gaps in your own knowledge and close them proactively.
• Comfortable with Ambiguity: Roadmaps and Technologies evolve. You adapt, experiment, and help your team navigate change rather than resist it.
• Generous with Knowledge: You document what you learn, share it with the team, and take pride in helping colleagues level up alongside you.
• SAP BW Implementation Experience: 8 – 15 years of total relevant experience in SAP/IT, with a significant portion in SAP BW.
• Minimum 3 full-lifecycle SAP BW project implementations (design, build, test, go-live, hypercare).
• Hands-on experience with BW/4HANA and/or SAP BW 7.x on HANA.
• Strong knowledge of BW data modelling: InfoObjects, DSOs (standard/advanced/write-optimised), CompositeProviders, Open ODS Views, and InfoCubes.
• Proficiency in BW Query Designer / Analysis for Office; ability to design BEx or HANA-based reporting layers.
• Experience with Process Chains, DTP, InfoPackages, and monitoring of data loads.
• Solid understanding of BW architecture, delta mechanisms, and performance optimisation techniques.
• Ability to connect to and pull data from SAP ERP (ECC / S/4HANA) using standard and generic data sources.
• Hands-on with standard DataSources (LO-Cockpit, FI-GL, CO, MM, SD, PP), including delta initialisation and repair.
• Experience creating generic DataSources via table/view, function module, and ABAP query methods.
• Knowledge of delta handling, DataSource enhancement, and field-level data mapping to BW structures.
• Ability to troubleshoot extraction issues at both SAP source system and BW levels.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Established Skills — Strong Advantage: SAP BusinessObjects (BO/BI) — Universe design (UDT/IDT), Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, and BI Platform administration.
• SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) — ETL design, data quality rules, and job scheduling.
• SAP Lumira / Design Studio (legacy) — understanding of transition path to SAC.
• Awareness-Level Skills (Desirable): Familiarity with the following is a plus and will be developed on the job: AI & Machine Learning within SAC — Smart Predict, time-series forecasting, classification models.
• SAP Datasphere + SAC integration patterns — federated analytics without data replication.
• Microsoft Azure / AWS data lake connectivity with SAP Datasphere (open ecosystem awareness).
• Basic Python or R for data preparation and ML model inputs feeding SAC scenarios.
• Agile/Scrum delivery methodology within SAP implementation contexts.

PAY RANGE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Location: India (Hybrid)

Experience: 8 – 15 Years

Engagement: Full-Time

Domain: SAP Analytics

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.