Reference: DD252133_026
Vacancy: 1
Job title: Business Analyst
Location: Leicester
Salary: GBP 52000 to 65000 per annum
Published Date: 04 February 2025
Closing Date: 05 March 2025
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities):
Collecting, understanding and documenting the business requirements for change initiatives
Translating requirements into functional and non-functional requirements (in use cases)
Requirements validation pre-project and translating requirements into functional and non-functional requirements.
Support with analysis of new product developments, understand the business problems and opportunities to fix those problems.
Work in a fast paced environment, supporting the iterative process of learn, build and deliver, ensuring maximum value and minimal disruption across the business.
Analyse and document process/work flows and results of business analysis and obtain sign-off from client on the specifications.
Define scope, budget and schedules for operations and special projects. Analyse and track hours for Managed Service Providers and Development team.
Investigate and troubleshoot issues including monitoring logs and performing regular transaction audits.
Assist with finance and audits along with outside accounting requirements when needed, Accounting tool and General team management.
Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Research, implement, and support new finance system implementation when necessary.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]
2 to 3 of experience performing in a business analysis role in an agile environment.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, JavaScript, or other scripting languages for data extraction, automation, and analysis.
Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or similar).
Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
Experience in data related roles, demonstrating customer focus and knowledge of core concepts around ingestion, cleansing, processing and data quality
Worked in areas identifying and applying technology solutions to solve business problems (ideally using agile methodologies)
Experience with QA, Business User Testing and/or User Acceptance Testing (writing user stories) preferred.
Knowledge of modern cloud architectures and technologies will be preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Macros, SQL, VLOOKUP in Excel), Jira, Confluence, Tableau.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar enterprise software.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience integrating cloud-based applications with on-premise systems.
Understanding of API concepts, RESTful services, and ability to analyze and design API integrations between different systems.
Experience with process automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism) is a plus.
Basic understanding of machine learning principles or familiarity with AI-powered business tools.
Experience with BPM tools like Bizagi, ARIS, or similar.
Business Analysis certifications (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) are preferred.
Other Key skills:
Good analytical and Problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
A thorough approach and Self starter
Focus on quality and delivery
Working together in teams.
Leadership and effective decision making.
Flexible Attitude
Excellent customer service