SAP S/4HANA Data Transformation Advisor

SAP S/4HANA Data Transformation Advisor at Accenture

Accenture is seeking a strategic SAP S/4HANA Data Transformation Advisor to guide clients through their S/4HANA transformation journeys. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping enterprise-wide data strategies, establishing robust governance frameworks, and facilitating the seamless transformation of data across complex SAP landscapes.

As part of our SAP Advisory Practice, you will collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders across critical domains such as Finance, Supply Chain, and HR. Your expertise will help shape data architectures, drive technology adoption, and ensure clients are prepared to scale and innovate, with clean, consistent, and connected data at the heart of their operations.

We are looking for candidates with proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Data Governance and Master Data Management
• Analytics and Reporting enablement on SAP platforms
• Data Migration and Transformation

Responsibilities: Data Strategy & Governance

• Engage with diverse stakeholders, from data owners to C-suite executives, to align IT and data strategies with overarching business goals, developing roadmaps for S/4HANA transformations.
• Define and implement comprehensive data governance frameworks, including clear ownership models, stewardship roles, and effective escalation paths.
• Act as a trusted advisor for SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), assisting clients in designing governance models and workflows for core data domains (e.g., customer, vendor, material, finance).
• Champion data as a strategic asset by aligning governance practices with broader business and compliance requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes impacting enterprise data governance.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand our advisory services across governance, migration, and analytics.
• Foster a learning culture by mentoring team members and sharing expertise within the SAP data transformation space.

Responsibilities: Data Design & Blueprinting

• Facilitate workshops to assess current-state data processes and define future-state designs across key functional areas.
• Lead the design of end-to-end data solutions for SAP MDG, SAP Datasphere, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Support the development of enterprise data models and architectures that enable high-quality analytics and insights.
• Document and validate detailed data requirements with business and IT stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and other relevant domains.
• Translate complex business reporting needs into scalable analytics solutions utilizing SAP HANA Cloud and SAC.
• Ensure that all blueprinting activities consider both governance requirements and migration feasibility.

Responsibilities: Data Integration & Enablement

• Provide expert advisory guidance on data migration strategies early in the transformation lifecycle, including scope definition, tooling selection, and sequencing.
• Recommend and support the implementation of tools such as SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit and SAP Data Services for structured data movement and harmonization.
• Advise clients on data profiling, quality assessment, and cleansing initiatives to enhance data readiness for transformation.
• Support the enablement of integrated analytics by aligning SAP Datasphere and BDC solutions with clean, governed source data.
• Ensure that foundational data structures effectively support downstream enablement of analytics, AI/ML innovations, and real-time reporting.

Who We Are – Accenture Technology

Through unparalleled industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the world's largest delivery network, Accenture provides a powerful range of capabilities tailored to our clients’ most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs globally, we empower clients to continuously innovate at speed and scale. You will integrate innovation, intelligence, and industry experience with cutting-edge technologies to help clients innovate and transform their businesses.

Technology is one of Accenture’s five core services, alongside Strategy & Consulting, Operations, Song, and Industry X.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with strong relevant experience.
• 2 - 10+ years of consulting experience in SAP data-related domains (Master Data Management/Governance, Data Warehouse and Analytics, S/4HANA migration).
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus), with the ability to convey complex data topics to business-centric audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise business language.
• Proven experience in conducting blueprint workshops and documenting business requirements.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as required.

Bonus points if you have

• SAP Data related certification or other formal SAP certifications.
• Hands-on experience with either:
  • SAP MDG or similar master data governance tools; or
  • SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere or embedded analytics; or
  • SAP S/4HANA data migration and transformation.
• Knowledge of S/4HANA business case development, selective data transition methodologies, or advanced analytics frameworks.
• Previous leadership experience—project oversight, stakeholder engagement, or people management—that can drive transformative outcomes.

Key skills/competency

• SAP S/4HANA
• Data Transformation
• Data Governance
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• SAP MDG
• Data Migration
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• SAP Datasphere
• Business Data Cloud (BDC)
• SAP Activate