SAP Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Specialist

ICF is looking for the SAP Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Specialist who would be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) reports and semantic layers (universes) to support enterprise reporting requirements within the Deltek Maconomy ERP environment.

This role ensures high-quality, scalable reporting solutions that enable financial, operational, and management insights while maintaining strong governance, audit compliance, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP BI / BusinessObjects Reporting Development

• Design and develop complex Web Intelligence (Webi) reports using multiple data providers and sources

• Implement advanced reporting features including prompts, filters, drill-downs, sections, and aggregations

• Build dynamic and interactive reports aligned to business requirements and stakeholder needs

• Enable scheduled reporting and report bursting for automated distribution

2. Universe (Semantic Layer) Design & Development

• Develop and maintain SAP BO Universes (UDT/IDT) for Maconomy reporting

• Define objects, classes, joins, contexts, filters, and derived tables

• Resolve data modelling complexities including loops, traps, and performance bottlenecks

• Ensure universes reflect accurate business logic and financial structures

3. Maconomy ERP Data Integration

• Translate Maconomy data structures (projects, finance, resource data, etc.) into reporting models

• Support Maconomy upgrades and ensure reporting compatibility across versions

• Troubleshoot data inconsistencies between Maconomy and reporting outputs

• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure end-to-end data alignment

4. Requirements & Delivery Management

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements (BRD → SDD translation)

• Lead report design discussions and validate outputs meet business objectives

• Deliver reporting solutions within agreed timelines and quality standards

• Support Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning and backlog management

5. Governance, Audit & Controls

• Implement row-level security and data access controls in reports and universes

• Support SOX/audit requirements through controlled reporting processes

• Participate in audit reviews and ensure reporting compliance

• Maintain documentation of data logic, report definitions, and changes

6. BI Platform Administration & Support

• Manage SAP BO environment (CMC, user access, promotions, version control)

• Perform system monitoring and server health checks

• Support deployment, migration, and release management activities

• Troubleshoot report failures, performance issues, and data discrepancies

7. Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Identify opportunities to optimise reporting performance and usability

• Standardise reporting frameworks and reusable components

• Provide training and knowledge transfer to junior team members

• Contribute to BI strategy aligned to Maconomy Systems operating model

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Master or Bachelors Degree with minimum 4years of experience in Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting

• SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) Suite: Web Intelligence (Webi), CMC, UDT/IDT

• Strong experience in Universe Design (joins, contexts, derived tables, performance tuning)

• Solid SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server)

• Experience integrating BI reporting with ERP systems (preferably Deltek Maconomy)

Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of finance and operational reporting in ERP environments

• Ability to convert business requirements into scalable reporting solutions

• Experience supporting enterprise-level reporting and analytics functions

Governance & Delivery

• Experience working within controlled environments (audit, SOX, change management)

• Proven ability to manage reporting delivery within Agile or structured frameworks.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

 

Bangalore, India (II78)