Senior Business Data Analyst at The People Practice

Our client in the Energy Sector is looking to hire a Senior Business Data Analyst who will perform various functions, which primarily involves providing data, reports, and analyses in support of the company’s plan to facilitate data driven decision-making. The Business Data Analyst will provide summary analyses in an easy-to- understand format, proffer recommendations to solve business problems and then use those data-driven insights to enhance the business improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver metrics, reporting platforms, dashboards, and analytical models vital for tracking and managing the business.
• Identify business challenges and initiate process improvement projects.
• Facilitate the computerization of analytics and data collection processes.
• Provide analyses for large datasets necessary for decisions using actionable insights.
• Collaborate with other departments to build scalable processes and metrics.
• Responsible for carrying out complex analysis of datasets and conduct appropriate data validation.
• Responsible for gathering and cleaning of datasets across multiple data sources.
• Responsible for spotting vital insights and developing the framework of the organization’s data system.
• Provide information on analytic results to business and functional leaders using visualizations to communicate data and metrics, including data maps, leveraging Tableau, etc.
• Define vital people data performance indicators.
• Deliver clear and professional presentations to team members, managers and clients.
• Develop actionable roadmaps for improving workflows and processes, and establish and organize KPIs in line with directives.
• Preparation of tenders and feasibility studies.
• Take ownership of key strategic business templates: existing business plan, overall company expansion strategy.
• Execute market penetration strategies and business growth enhancement objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience performing similar or inter-related tasks in an Energy industry experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of data, including investigation and analysis.
• Advanced communication abilities, including the ability to work with people from various departments within the company.
• Knowledge of the project management process
• Knowledge of Presentation platforms, data administration in spreadsheets, and the development of reports.

Skills

• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Organization and time management skills 
• Excellent report writing, communication, analytical and presentation skills 
• Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines 
• Ability to use the Microsoft Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word) and technologically proficient 
• Self-starter and highly motivated, ability to handle multiple tasks 
• Ability to display initiative and analytical thinking coupled with good problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team