Company Description:
Sutherland is a global leader in driving business and digital transformation, and exceptional experiences along the entire journey of our client’s engagement with their customers. With over 35 years of experience, we combine deep domain expertise and extensive knowledge in proven optimization with both proprietary and partnered tools and platforms to drive growth, efficiency, and productivity across organizations.
Sutherland brings together our people, processes, products and platforms across cognitive artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent automation, advanced analytics and digital services to create unique solutions for the industries that we service. The core values of remaining agile, outside-the-box thinking, uncompromising integrity and flawless execution are key pillars of the company.
We serve marque brands across Healthcare, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Entertainment, Technology, Travel and Logistics and Retail. Sutherland has 212 unique and independent inventions associated with several patent grants in critical technologies in the US and UK.
Job Description:
Role Overview:
We are looking for a motivated Power BI Reporting / Analytics Specialist to join our team and help transform raw data into actionable insights within the context of SAP implementations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in working with SAP, as well as hands-on experience in creating reports, dashboards, and analytics using Power BI. In this role, you will collaborate with SAP functional teams to gather data from various SAP modules and develop business intelligence solutions that empower data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
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Data Collection and Integration:
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Collaborate with SAP functional consultants and business stakeholders to gather and understand data requirements for reporting and analytics.
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Extract and integrate data from various SAP modules (e.g., SAP FICO, MM, SD, HR) to prepare datasets for reporting and analysis.
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Work with data engineering teams to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data pipelines for Power BI reports.
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Power BI Report Development:
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Design, develop, and maintain interactive and visually appealing Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
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Create custom Power BI visualizations to present key metrics, KPIs, and trends derived from SAP data.
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Implement drill-down capabilities, dynamic filtering, and other Power BI features to enhance the user experience and provide more granular insights.
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Data Analysis & Insights:
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Perform data analysis on SAP data to identify key trends, anomalies, and business performance indicators.
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Work closely with business users to understand their analytical needs and provide actionable insights using Power BI.
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Provide ongoing analysis and reporting for continuous monitoring of business performance.
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Collaborate with SAP Functional Teams:
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Work closely with SAP functional consultants (e.g., SAP FICO, MM, SD) to ensure accurate extraction of relevant data from SAP systems.
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Assist in defining data models and ensuring that data from SAP is represented appropriately for reporting and analytics.
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Support functional teams in implementing data governance processes to ensure data integrity and consistency across reports.
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Report Optimization and Performance Tuning:
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Continuously optimize Power BI reports for performance, ensuring fast loading times and efficient data refreshes.
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Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in reports or dashboards to maintain smooth user experiences.
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Implement best practices for report design, data model optimization, and visual consistency.
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User Support and Training:
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Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring they understand how to navigate Power BI reports and interpret the data.
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Create user manuals or documentation for Power BI reports and dashboards, ensuring that business users can independently generate insights.
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Assist with user feedback, ensuring reports meet their needs and making necessary adjustments.
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Continuous Improvement:
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Stay up-to-date with the latest features and capabilities of Power BI, and implement new functionalities to improve the reporting experience.
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Suggest improvements to existing reporting structures and processes to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience with Power BI, ideally with exposure to SAP data reporting and analytics.
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Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
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Understanding of data extraction techniques (e.g., SAP HANA, SAP BW) and integration with Power BI.
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Familiarity with SAP modules (FICO, MM, SD, HR) and their data structures.
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Ability to design and implement effective data models and relationships in Power BI.
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Data Visualization: Strong skills in creating effective and visually compelling reports and dashboards, ensuring clarity of insights.
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SQL Skills: Knowledge of SQL for data extraction and transformation purposes.
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Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset, capable of identifying patterns and trends within data to provide actionable insights.
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Collaboration Skills: Ability to work cross-functionally with SAP teams, business users, and IT teams to ensure the success of reporting initiatives.
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Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a simple, user-friendly manner.
Preferred Skills:
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SAP Experience: Exposure to SAP systems and understanding of how data flows within SAP (SAP FICO, MM, SD, etc.) is a plus.
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Power BI Certification: Certification in Power BI or other relevant BI tools.
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Data Warehousing Knowledge: Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and the integration of data sources into reporting tools.
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Advanced Power BI Features: Experience with advanced Power BI features like Power Query, Dataflow, custom visuals, and data transformations.
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Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile/Scrum project environments.
Additional Information:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
