Business Analyst at Grand Oak Limited

Purpose of Job

• The Business Analyst is responsible for performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing project monitoring on new and existing projects. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to business users.

Functionally reports to: Project Manager

Working Arrangement: Onsite

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing data and analysis that support monitoring corporate performance, and ascertain progress toward the attainment of stated company’s objectives and projects
• Creating status reports against budget/ target/ milestone to determine progress towards attaining objectives
• Review Group’s processes with C-level executives quarterly or as the need arises
• Conduct research and analysis on market information necessary for business goals
• Identify internal and external strategic initiatives to drive Organizational strategy
• Deliver and discuss findings with our GMs and other line Managers to support process improvements – where applicable
• Work to help develop and research best in class practices for the Organization
• Collaborate with the team to develop a strategic roadmap for needs, partnerships and industry trends
• Document analysis, activities and create internal communications
• Work on projects as assigned by Manager
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Key Comptency Requirements

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Assist in defining the project business case
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Map out tasks including the use of project management software such as Zoho
• Manage deliverables according to the plan, using effective tracking and follow up methods
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Gather requirements from business units or users
• Document technical and business requirements
• Verify that project deliverables meet the requirements
• Establish a project schedule and determine each phase
• Provide regular updates and reports to upper management
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Contributing to overall project objectives
• Completing individual deliverables
• Working with users to establish and meet business needs
• Documenting processes
• Test solutions to validate objective
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the project team and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop and manage a communication plan throughout the project
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

Job Requirements & Person Specifications

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within the manufacturing/FMCG industry
• Masters degree/MBA would be an advantage
• Strong analytical acumen
• Accurate critical reasons skills
• Strong finance acumen
• Excellence on project delivery
• Ability to manage information systems for data relevance, accuracy and delivery
• Possess excellent analytical & MS Excel skills
• Demonstration of core business values
• Excellent presentation and communication (written & verbal) skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure