SAP Reporting Lead

SAP Reporting Lead - Nottingham 2 days per week on site/hybrid - Initial 3 months + - £450- 550 per day inside IR35

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Reporting Workstream Lead to lead and manage the Reporting and Analytics workstream, with responsibility for an offshore delivery team delivering solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Datasphere.
The role will provide overall ownership of reporting design, delivery, and governance, ensuring high-quality, timely, and scalable analytics solutions aligned to programme and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead the Reporting workstream across the programme, covering SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere
. Manage and coordinate an offshore delivery team, ensuring clear priorities, deliverables, and quality standards
. Own the reporting delivery plan, milestones, and dependencies in line with the overall programme plan
. Act as the primary point of contact for reporting across workstreams

Solution Design & Governance

. Own and govern the end-to-end reporting architecture in collaboration with the Solution Architect
. Ensure reporting solutions align with SAP Best Practices, data governance standards, and target architecture
. Review and approve reporting designs, models, and dashboards produced by the offshore team
. Ensure consistency across operational, statutory, and management reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

. Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR/Payroll, and Programme stakeholders to capture and prioritise reporting requirements
. Lead reporting-focused workshops and design sessions
. Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly

SAP SAC & Datasphere Oversight

. Provide functional and delivery oversight of:
. SAP Analytics Cloud models, stories, and planning content
. SAP Datasphere data models, views, and data flows
. Ensure appropriate performance, security, and data access controls are applied
. Oversee integration with S/4HANA and non-SAP data sources

Quality, Risk & Governance

. Ensure reporting deliverables meet quality standards across build, testing, and deployment
. Manage risks, issues, and dependencies related to reporting and analytics
. Support testing cycles (SIT/UAT) and defect management
. Ensure documentation and traceability are maintained (eg via SAP Cloud ALM)

Required Skills & Experience
Essential

. Strong experience leading a Reporting or Analytics workstream on SAP programmes
. Proven hands-on and leadership experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Datasphere
. Experience managing offshore delivery teams
. Strong understanding of reporting across Finance, Procurement, and HR/Payroll domains
. Experience integrating SAC and Datasphere with SAP S/4HANA
. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
. Strong delivery and governance mindset

Desirable

. Experience in UK Local Government or Public Sector environments
. Experience working on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud programmes
. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology
. Experience with SAP Cloud ALM or Solution Manager
. Knowledge of data governance, security, and audit requirements

Certifications

. SAP Analytics Cloud certification (desirable)
. SAP Datasphere certification (desirable)

SAP Reporting Lead - Nottingham 2 days per week on site/hybrid - Initial 3 months + - £450- 550 per day inside IR35

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