Senior Business Analyst - BI Solutions

Overview

Establish a structured process for receiving BI development requests from business users. Assess each request to determine its scope, urgency, and alignment with strategic objectives.

• Prioritization and Scheduling:
  Develop criteria for prioritising requests based on business impact, resource availability, and urgency.
• Create and maintain a schedule for BI development activities, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority requests.
• Communication and Feedback:
  Communicate with business users to confirm receipt of requests and provide updates on prioritisation and scheduling.
• Gather feedback from users to improve the request intake and prioritisation process.
• Analyze Requirements and Document Functional and Technical Specifications:
  Conduct meetings and interviews with business users to gather detailed requirements for BI development projects.
• Use techniques such as process mapping and use case analysis to understand user needs and objectives.
• Documentation of Specifications:
  Prepare comprehensive functional and technical specifications that clearly outline project requirements.
• Ensure specifications are detailed, accurate, and aligned with business goals and technical capabilities.
• Review and Validation:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to review and validate specifications, ensuring they meet user needs and technical feasibility.
• Update documentation as necessary to reflect changes in requirements or project scope.
• Align Business Requests with Available Data Sources and Technical Capabilities:
  Data Source Identification and Mapping:
  Identify relevant data sources that can support business requests and BI development projects.
• Map business requirements to available data sources, ensuring compatibility and accessibility.
• Technical Capability Assessment:
  Evaluate technical capabilities and limitations to determine feasibility of requested BI solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to address technical challenges and optimise solutions.
• Solution Design and Recommendation:
  Design BI solutions that align with business requests, leveraging available data and technical resources.
• Provide recommendations to business users on optimal solutions and potential alternatives.
• Serve as a Bridge Between Business Teams and Developers:
  Facilitation and Communication:
  Act as a liaison between business teams and developers, facilitating clear communication and understanding.
• Translate business requirements into technical language for developers and vice versa.
• Project Coordination and Support:
  Coordinate project activities between business users and development teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Provide ongoing support to developers and business users throughout the project lifecycle.
• Issue Resolution and Feedback:
  Address and resolve any issues or misunderstandings that arise between business teams and developers.
• Gather feedback from both parties to improve collaboration and project outcomes.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technolog, or a related field. A Master s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 6 years of experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bridging business and technical teams and documenting specifications is highly desirable.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and requirements documentation.
• Experience with data integration and automation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications:
  
  Relevant certifications in business analysis or project management (e.g., Certified Business Analysis Professional) are a plus.