Business Analyst

better decisions and drive mission critical business outcomes through unlocking business insights from data through collection of data requirements in the form of so-called user stories. Ensures business data and analysis requirements are met by applying industry standard data concepts and governance, including data structures, collection and cleansing, and structured and unstructured data analysis and reporting. Proficient in data collection, analysis, manipulation and use of data visualisation techniques.
Key Responsible
• Work with business, data and IT stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear business and data requirements.
• Perform deep analysis of structured and unstructured data across multiple data sources in line with requirements.
• Define data requirements and gathers and validates information, using judgment and statistical tests.
• Identify opportunities to maximise data usage, applying modelling and optimization methods to enhance data assets and reporting products. Support initiatives for data integrity and normalization.
• Storytelling, evaluate changes, and updates to source production systems and quantify impact on live business intelligence products.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in key systems/processes and represent in requirements gathering forums.
• Proficient in Project Management related tooling such as JIRA and Microsoft Office products (Excel, PPT)
• Work closely with Procurement teams, Business Analysts and Project Leads to develop quality business intelligence products and solutions.
• Extensive engagement with users (including senior management) for understanding & translating their requirements into user friendly dashboards / insights
• Identify and manage risk in the area of responsibility including resolve blockers and bottlenecks. Identifying and recommending new ways to save money by streamlining business processes
• Communicating with stakeholders to understand data content and business requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Business Analysis role, with knowledge of delivering data / analytics solutions using Agile with clearly demonstrable business outcomes
• Ability to analyse existing products, databases and systems to provide solution recommendations
• Ability to compose requirements, data workflows, process workflows and design into clear documentation to enable rapid development
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex datasets and databases
• Experience of working in Agile environments and use of JIRA
• Proficient in SQL, ETL framework, Alteryx or similar technology, Python, GCP, QlikSense preferred.
• Co-ordinate and oversee work to meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with proven ability to handle multiple outputs at one time
• Self-starter who can operate independently and proactively or as part of a team with high energy levels, flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn, resilient under pressure
• Capable of developing subject matter expertise in complex areas and demonstrating a resourceful, creative and inquisitive approach to highly complex tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and comfortable working with senior management; ability to articulate data concepts, problem statements and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate a passion for research and data, keeping up to date on latest technologies and best practice in the marketplace and inspiring the same within the team
• Coaches fellow team members and support development of skills Desirable
• Experience solving complex problems (incl. Design Thinking) where the problem statement / solution isn’t clear
• Strong commercial acumen with an appreciation of how data can be relevant to support key business decisions around customer experience, cost, efficiency & revenue
• Industry / innovation knowledge on technology and tools in the BI / Analytics / Data domain including Cloud providers
• Good working knowledge of Procurement functional areas e.g. Procurement (S2C, Third Party Management, Accounts Payable), Corporate Real Estate, Transformation in a data, consulting or operational capacity
• Strong knowledge of our clients data landscape, with a strategic view of the tools available and in use If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join our client, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, our client offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. Apply direct!
Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.