SAP BI Reporting and Analytics Specialist

Digital Finance-FRSA SSC as a department works with various business key stakeholders, mainly in the Global Finance organization in Vestas, to analyze, scope, develop, and implement solutions, mainly on reporting, dashboarding, and process improvement initiatives produced by insights on data analytics as well as consolidation and EPM tools on the SAP Suite, namely SAP BI (including SAC) and SAP BPC.

The department also supports and provides proficiency in optimization of existing and new solutions delivered, including re-configuration of front-end solutions as well as documentation (where relevant). The department also partners with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in identifying ways to continuously improve existing business processes and solutions in the SAP BI and BPC landscape, also in support of emerging and new SAP data analytics and other tech tools. As of 2025, the department has been made part of Digital Finance, transforming into the Financial Planning & Analytics product and working in an Agile/Scrum manner, while still retaining most of the same mandate and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, configure, implement, support, and improve SAP BI Reporting and Analytics Platform related tools, mainly focusing on AFO, SAC, Data Analyzer, SAP BI, etc.
• Implement process improvement initiatives utilizing reporting and data analytics for cross-organization benefits, focusing on key principles of self-service, standardization, optimization, and automation
• Work mainly to learn and support operational activities, as well as fulfill ad-hoc requirements coming from key stakeholders internally within Vestas, mainly for the Global and Regional Finance Organization, as well as the Shared Service Center
• Develop clear and concise technical and process documentation, where relevant and/or required
• Document knowledgebase articles and opportunities for supporting end users by providing basic training on SAP BI and SAC applications and processes
• There will be constant opportunities for the candidate to grow in functional knowledge on Financial business processes, such as Budget, Forecasts, Planning, Costing, Actuals, Commitments, and many other engagements with the business. Equally on the technical side, candidates would also have opportunities to learn and hone technical skills while handling operational and support tasks on the reporting and analytics platforms, such as supporting MEND, QEND, YEND closing activities, as well as other maintenance support tasks for finance
• Opportunities for you to be exposed to interacting and expanding scope through collaborating with colleagues and peers of different levels, from different departments in the Vestas Global Finance organization, as well as other Business Units in the whole Vestas organization
• The role will also have the opportunity to learn and support ad-hoc requirements on other tools and technologies that the team is supporting, in relation to Reporting and Analytics. This would include familiarizing and providing support through the different intake channels on applications such as S4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Data Sphere, ESG Reporting, Anaplan, as well as opportunities to be exposed to and involved in new upcoming tools in the technology landscape, relating to Reporting and Analytics

Qualifications

• Advanced to Proficient technical knowledge and skills in SAP BI and related tools (e.g., Analysis for Office)
• Basic to advanced technical knowledge in core SAP BI and HANA functions (e.g., HANA Studio Query Builder, HANA Views, Calc Views, Process Chains, SAP BI Data Modelling, etc.)
• Advanced to Proficient technical knowledge and skills in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and related tools (e.g., Stories, Data Analyzer, Connections, Modeler, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including Pivots, Formulas, VBA, and Macros, etc.
• Above Basic to Advanced understanding and working knowledge of SAP ECC (SAP ERP Systems)
• Exposure to or basic working knowledge of SAP BPC and Consolidation Tools, such as EPM and web-based tools
• Above Basic to Advanced understanding of Finance functional concepts and business processes (FI, SD, COPA, MM, LO, PS, and related modules)
• Exposure to or basic working knowledge of the Budget and Forecasting process for a Global organization, preferably done within SAP systems (e.g., SAP BI Integrated Planning)

Nice to Have:

• Advanced technical working knowledge of SAP BI IP and Planning Tools
• Exposure to or working knowledge of Financial Planning and Forecasting platforms (e.g. SAC Planning, Anaplan, Onestream, Tagetik, etc.)
• Basic to Advanced comprehension of ABAP routines and syntax
• Basic to Advanced comprehension of SQL scripts and macro logic scripting
• Exposure to or working knowledge of other BI tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Oracle, etc.)
• Have worked within Agile methodology, preferably using Scrum principles
• Have worked with Azure DevOps

Competencies

• You are motivated, results-oriented, and have a strong accountability
• You bring an innovative mindset to complex situations and possess a unique perspective
• You thrive as part of a team, and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge
• You have good communication & presentation skills and are fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• You have experience collaborating with stakeholders globally, with different backgrounds and cultures
• You are capable of taking on varied responsibilities that may be out of your comfort zone
• Academic degree in Finance, Accountancy, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business Administration or similar