SAP Analytics Integration Expert

• Job Title: SAP Analytics Integration Expert
• Location: Barcelona
• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About Growing with us

Sanofi is globally deploying its new back-office cross-functional system processes - covering Finance, SBS, Supply Chain and Trade across all GBUs - through the implementation of a Global ERP& Analytics landscape (SHIFT project) using SAP S4/HANA, BW4/HANA, Business Objects, SAP Analytics Cloud technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Expert in SAP Analytics to join our team. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a vital role in providing expert guidance and support in the areas of SAP Analytics for the new and the old legacy platforms.

The ideal candidate should possess a business process knowledge and application expertise in SAP Analytics. You will be responsible for designing, effort estimates, building and testing application data transfer & integration process. Additionally, you will actively participate in systems enhancement & optimization projects and assist for new demands while providing advisory support to the business on SAP Analytics solutions.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform functional and technical architecture analysis, research, design, and development of functionalities, including integration with key applications in an SAP Analytics space.
• Contribute to architecture design reviews, product roadmap and product strategy definition.
• Identify opportunities to optimize business processes through system enhancements and changes.  
• Manage relationship with implementation partner(s) and internal teams.  
• Develop a good understanding of Sanofi business processes and strategy through collaboration and regular engagement with key users and process owners.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, break high-level requirements into details, and distinguish user requests from underlying needs, translating these into documented architecture solutions
• Document systems and process requirements through meetings, workshops, and job shadowing.
• Support the team to develop, configure, and implement the solution as per the product development standards to meet business requirements.
• Support the development team with resolution of blocking issues and interdependencies and provide them architecture and design guidance.
• Collaborate with other architects and business analysts to ensure end-to-end process integration and consistency, ensuring coverage of operational, statutory, and legal requirements.
• Business continuity comes first: in the event of a crippling incident stopping business operations, able to collaborate and manage the resolution as highest level of support within the company in their field.

About you

Experience

• 10+ years of SAP Analytics experience doing ERP transformation in a business-oriented context, preferably in a global company.
• Proven experience with SAP BW, Embedded Analytics (CDS Views), Business Objects, SAP Analytics Cloud, data integration and ETL tools.
• Ability to translate functional specifications into technical design documents and support the construction of efforts and cost estimates.
• Experience Integrating SAP ERP & Analytics with external systems.
• Strong functional-technical knowledge allowing to make the best choices on interfacing technologies when defining the integration model.
• Provide guidance to Data Migration teams with master data & transactional data loads. 
• Project management experience; continuous improvement skills and mindset
• Experience with multi-geography, multi-tier service design and management.
• Experienced in matrix driven project teams/organizations.
• Able to provide supervision, guidance and coaching to more junior employees working in the same field. 

• Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and SAP functional modules is a plus

• Knowledge of current ERP software trends in their area of expertise.
• Knowledge of agile ways of working
• Knowledge of AI ML capabilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of Snowflake and IICS for integration is a plus.

Soft skills

• Strong appetite to learn, discover and share.
• Excellent analytical skills: able to frame and formalize problem statements and formulate robust solution proposals clearly and concisely. 
• Able to work on complex problems under pressure and deadlines. 
• Autonomous and results-driven 
• Adaptable and open to change 
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Demonstrated conflict resolution & problem-solving skills in a global environment. 
• Company-first mindset: able to put the interests of the company before their own or those their teams if applicable. 
• Role model our 4 values: teamwork, integrity, respect, courage 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Languages

• Fluent spoken and written English

When joining our team, you will experience:

If you have a passion for SAP processes and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team.

Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. 

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity 

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients, and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.