Business Analyst

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Prism Digital

Business Analyst Data & Agile Focus Multi-National Leisure Group

This is a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days a week required in the office

Our client, a multi-national leader in the Leisure Industry, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the team. With over 500 sites and 4 Million plus website visitors, the use of technology is a top priority for our client to gain insight into their market and customers.

We are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst with experience in requirement writing, and a deep understanding of data delivery and -analytics. The role will be a key face of the data delivery team and a critical bridge between the technical team and the business.

Being a key figure in the data delivery team and a critical bridge between the technical and business teams. Engaging closely with a range of stakeholders and subject matter experts, your core role will be to understand, evaluate, capture, document, review and gain agreement on data requirements. You will break down high-level data requirements to facilitate clear agreement and communication.

Some of the upcoming projects include:

• Implementing PowerBI Premium
• Fix existing issues with Data Architecture
• Design and migration of new Data Architecture

Core responsibilities:

• Be an enabler, ambassador and bridge between IT and the Business.
• Acting as Product Owner for the broad set of business domains to prioritise development items.
• As part of the data team, you will build detailed project requirements reflecting what the business wants.
• Work closely with the data delivery & analytics team to ensure that what is built is fit for purpose.
• Support UAT documentation, UAT acceptance and release to business teams of new features and functionality.
• You will need a strong understanding of Data Architecture & Tools complemented by an appreciation of Data modelling techniques along with a working knowledge of business intelligence concepts (e.g., reporting, querying software)

Essential requirements:

• Understanding data concepts and asking stakeholders the right questions about what is required from the data
• Solid experience as a Business Analyst / BA
• Agile – you must be ‘dripping in Agile’ complete with certifications

Other requirements:

• Ability to probe and challenge in a professional way, to ensure the ‘why’ of requirements is understood, agreed and documented alongside the ‘what’.
• Agile experience and certification.
• Someone who “gets things done”: willingness and ability to be absolutely hands-on with detailed business analysis.
• Experience in data and digital development, with an in-depth understanding of technical concepts and the ability to communicate these clearly to non-expert audiences.
• Ability to work with 3rd party suppliers face-to-face and remotely.
• Excellent planning, self-organisation and time-management skills.

Business Analyst Data & Agile Focus Multi-National Leisure Group