Veranda Hotels & Residences

Business Analyst

Al Ain, UAEPosted yesterday

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Salary
AED 20k–35k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Junior
Field
Data & Analytics
Work mode
On site

About the role

📊 We’re Hiring: Business Analyst 🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time 💼 Level: Junior to Mid-Level We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented, and business-focused Business Analyst to join our team! The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of business operations, data analysis, and strategic planning. You will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying operational challenges, evaluating performance, and providing actionable recommendations to improve business efficiency and support organizational growth. You will work closely with different departments, stakeholders, and management teams to understand business needs, translate requirements into practical solutions, and support the successful implementation of business strategies and improvement initiatives. 🎯 Key Responsibilities • Analyze existing business processes, workflows, and operational activities to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. • Gather, document, and evaluate business requirements from stakeholders across different departments. • Conduct business research, market analysis, and competitor assessments to identify trends and potential business opportunities. • Analyze business performance data, financial information, and operational metrics to support strategic decision-making. • Develop business reports, dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries for management review. • Identify business challenges and recommend practical solutions to improve productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate requirements into actionable project plans. • Prepare business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications, process maps, and workflow documentation. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate business performance against established objectives. • Conduct gap analysis to identify differences between current business processes and desired operational outcomes. • Support project planning, implementation, testing, and evaluation to ensure business requirements are successfully delivered. • Work closely with technical teams to communicate business needs and support the development of appropriate systems and solutions. • Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented business solutions and recommend further improvements where necessary. • Assist in developing business strategies, operational plans, and process improvement initiatives. • Perform cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies to evaluate proposed business projects and investments. • Identify potential business risks, operational issues, and improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis. • Facilitate meetings and discussions with stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and align business priorities. • Maintain accurate documentation of business processes, project updates, requirements, and analytical findings. • Stay updated on industry developments, business technologies, and emerging market trends. ✅ Requirements • Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Operations Analyst, or in a similar analytical role. • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. • Strong understanding of business operations, process analysis, project management, and business improvement methodologies. • Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements from multiple stakeholders. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and presentations. • Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is an advantage. • Familiarity with SQL, database management, and business intelligence tools is an advantage. • Strong analytical thinking, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret complex business data and translate findings into meaningful recommendations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Good understanding of business process modeling, workflow analysis, and requirements documentation. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying business challenges and improvement opportunities. • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, project management frameworks, and software development processes is an advantage. • Previous experience in consulting, financial services, technology, retail, or corporate business operations is an advantage. • Relevant professional certifications in Business Analysis, Project Management, or Data Analytics are an advantage. 🌟 What We Offer • An opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions and organizational development. • Exposure to business strategy, operational analysis, process improvement, and project management. • A collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages innovation, analytical thinking, and professional growth. • Opportunities to develop expertise in business intelligence, data analysis, stakeholder management, and strategic planning. • Career progression into Senior Business Analyst, Business Analysis Manager, Business Consultant, Product Manager, Project Manager, or Business Strategy Manager roles. • Training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. • The opportunity to turn business data and insights into practical solutions that improve performance, create value, and drive sustainable business growth.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Operations Analyst, or in a similar analytical role. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. Strong understanding of business operations, process analysis, project management, and business improvement methodologies. Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements from multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and presentations. Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is an advantage. Familiarity with SQL, database management, and business intelligence tools is an advantage. Strong analytical thinking, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex business data and translate findings into meaningful recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Good understanding of business process modeling, workflow analysis, and requirements documentation. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying business challenges and improvement opportunities. Knowledge of Agile methodologies, project management frameworks, and software development processes is an advantage. Previous experience in consulting, financial services, technology, retail, or corporate business operations is an advantage. Relevant professional certifications in Business Analysis, Project Management, or Data Analytics are an advantage.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing business processes, workflows, and operational activities to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Gather, document, and evaluate business requirements from stakeholders across different departments. Conduct business research, market analysis, and competitor assessments to identify trends and potential business opportunities. Analyze business performance data, financial information, and operational metrics to support strategic decision-making. Develop business reports, dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries for management review. Identify business challenges and recommend practical solutions to improve productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate requirements into actionable project plans. Prepare business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications, process maps, and workflow documentation. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate business performance against established objectives. Conduct gap analysis to identify differences between current business processes and desired operational outcomes. Support project planning, implementation, testing, and evaluation to ensure business requirements are successfully delivered. Work closely with technical teams to communicate business needs and support the development of appropriate systems and solutions. Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented business solutions and recommend further improvements where necessary. Assist in developing business strategies, operational plans, and process improvement initiatives. Perform cost-benefit analysis and feasibility studies to evaluate proposed business projects and investments. Identify potential business risks, operational issues, and improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis. Facilitate meetings and discussions with stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and align business priorities. Maintain accurate documentation of business processes, project updates, requirements, and analytical findings. Stay updated on industry developments, business technologies, and emerging market trends.

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • database management
  • business intelligence
  • data visualization
  • requirements gathering
  • process mapping
  • BRD
  • functional specifications
  • KPI analysis
  • data analysis

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