Business Analyst

Job Title

Business Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves gathering and documenting business requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring that solutions align with business goals. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and IT teams, facilitating clear communication and understanding.

Job Description

Position Title: Technology Specialist – (Business Analyst)

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne

Manager: ANZ Technology Lead, Australia

Job Summary: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves gathering and documenting business requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring that solutions align with business goals. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and IT teams, facilitating clear communication and understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

Gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements.

Modelling business processes and identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Identifying issues, risks and benefits of existing and proposed solutions and outlining business impacts.

Creating functional specifications for solutions.

Estimating costs and identifying business savings.

Simplifying information and deciphering technical jargon so it is easily understood by the whole team.

Implementing and testing of solutions.

Supporting business transition and helping to establish change.

Provide end user support and training as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Able to understand and analyse problems to find solutions.

Able to think creatively and collaborate with teams to solve problems and overcome challenges

Able to make decisions around requirement prioritisation, scope, viability of solutions

Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.

Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, SQL, project management software, data visualization tools).

Ability to create clear and detailed documentation, including business requirements documents (BRDs) and functional specifications.

Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Experience with JDE preferred.

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Experience with data analytics and machine learning.

System experience with ERP Platforms such as JDEdwards, complimentary SharePoint applications, and integrated solutions would be highly desirable, as well industry knowledge in Facilities Management, Property Management or Finance.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Flexible work arrangements.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”