SAP BW Technical Analyst

Shoosmiths

  • Birmingham Northampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.To discover more about our benefits, please visit:
The roleAs an SAP BW Technical Analyst, you will be a vital part of our Information Systems team, responsible for delivering all SAP Reporting requirements to our Firm.Your role will focus on hands-on BW and ABAP work, translating business requirements into SAP solutions, and ensuring accurate reporting.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise, and playing a key role in deploying our SAP reporting requirements.
Main responsibilities
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, and other teams to define specifications and reporting scope.
  • Design, develop, and implement innovative SAP BW solutions tailored to meet the needs of the firm.
  • Manage the BW Transport Management System.
  • Maintain the appropriate levels of documentation, knowledge base and skills to ensure the appropriate level of knowledge sharing and minimise dependence on individuals.
  • Ensure all BW environments are up to date.
  • Deliver on time, in full all requirements scoped.
  • Configure, integrate, and deploy software applications, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal performance.
  • Ensure all support tickets assigned are dealt with in a timely way.
  • Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and implement necessary changes.
  • Conduct system testing and quality assurance to validate the effectiveness of solutions.
  • Provide support to end-users during any roll out.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to technical implementation.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in the implementation process.
  • Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and integrate external solutions when necessary.
Skills and qualifications
  • Business Objects build and development.
  • BW Back End technical skills (Business Content, Custom Extractors and Data Sources, creation of BW Objects).
  • Business Explorer tools (Bex Analyser/ Analysis for Office).
  • Dashboard/Lumira.
  • Role development and maintenance.
  • Experience of Data Migrations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving requirements.
  • Self-motivating with a flexible approach.
  • Effective written, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentor to more junior team members.
  • Strong ABAP development skills an advantage.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the implementation process.
  • Prior experience in the legal industry is preferred.
Equal opportunitiesOur approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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