Join Us as a Business Analyst and Drive Innovation!
Are you a proactive problem-solver with a talent for understanding business needs and delivering impactful solutions? Do you thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking, and creating exceptional user experiences? If this sounds like you, we’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our team!
Exciting opportunity to join a local, fast growth, Shared Service Centre operating for a Global Japanese trading company. We are an innovative business of around 80 people with a growing reputation for technical innovation and digital transformation.
In this critical role, you’ll be the bridge between our business goals, stakeholders, and product delivery. As a key player in our Tech and Innovation team, you’ll help prioritize, guide, and drive projects that make a real difference.
Note: Hybrid Role (3 days in the office, not remote) - Office in South Woodham Ferrers - Essex
What will I do:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
* Defining Priorities: Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and refine the project backlog, ensuring the most valuable work is always at the forefront.
* Bringing Teams Together: Work closely with developers, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable plans.
* Removing Roadblocks: Identify and resolve challenges that could slow progress, ensuring timely project delivery.
* Championing the User Experience: Advocate for the end-user, ensuring that every solution delivers a seamless, high-quality experience.
* Monitoring Performance: Track product and team performance metrics, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
* Launching with Impact: Lead the planning and execution of product rollouts, driving adoption and gathering feedback for future enhancements.
* Fostering Innovation: Encourage experimentation and creativity to keep our processes and solutions ahead of emerging trends.
What We're Looking For:
* A Strategic Thinker: You see the bigger picture and align business goals with effective solutions.
* A Skilled Communicator: Your interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
* A Problem-Solver: You’re resourceful and thrive on finding ways to overcome challenges.
* A Detail-Oriented Organizer: You manage priorities, projects, and people with confidence and clarity.
* A User Advocate: You understand the importance of a great user experience and ensure it’s at the heart of what we do.
Your Experience and Skills:
* At least 1 year of office-based experience, ideally in a technology-driven or innovation-focused environment.
* Proven experience in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle and delivering results.
* Knowledge of product management practices and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
* Analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to use insights for improvement.
* ITIL4 certification is desirable but not essential.
What we offer:
* Holidays minimum of 28 days per annum including bank holidays
* Life Assurance - 4 times annual salary
* Free car parking within the town centre
* Pre-ag
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