Business Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior BA Consultant (Data Analytics – Functional)REMOTESummaryWe are seeking a Senior Business/Data Analyst with strong SAP and cloud data experience. This individual will be responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, analyzing processes, modeling workflows, and partnering with project teams to support the delivery of cloud-based data lake capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesSolve complex business problems through process redesign and cloud-based solutionsAnalyze current (AS-IS) processes and design future (TO-BE) workflows leveraging cloud technologiesPartner with data engineering teams and business stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Supply Chain) to perform gap analysis across systems and capabilitiesTranslate business needs into clear functional requirements and technical documentationSupport SAP data mapping into cloud platforms, including datasets across Sales, Purchasing, and Materials ManagementDevelop process documentation, standard operating procedures, and data lake guidelinesPresent findings, recommendations, and workflow improvements to stakeholdersDefine and track performance metrics to measure process effectivenessCollaborate across multiple projects simultaneouslySupport UAT, sprint reviews, and ongoing delivery to ensure alignment with requirementsIdentify system and process improvements to enhance operational efficiencyCore CompetenciesStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skillsHigh attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesExperience facilitating meetings and driving discussionsRequired Skills & Experience5–7+ years of SAP techno-functional experience (FICO, MM, SD, PP)Experience working with SAP datasets (Sales, Purchasing, Materials Management, IBP)Ability to map SAP data into non-SAP cloud platformsStrong experience writing functional specificationsExperience working between data teams and SAP ERP teamsAdvanced SQL skills and experience with complex data structures and CDS viewsExperience with SDLC and Agile methodologies (user stories, backlog management, sprint reviews)Strong process modeling experience (process flows, use cases, swim lanes, AS-IS / TO-BE diagrams)Experience with data modeling and process re-engineeringFamiliarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)Understanding of web applications and information security principlesExperience with tools like Jira is a plusEducation & BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field10+ years of IT experience in enterprise environmentsProven experience delivering large-scale systems and data initiativesCBAP or similar certification is a plus