Senior Business Analyst (Re-Advert) (Central Office Hatfield) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Oversees business simulations, information analysis and modelling.
• Oversees the overall design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of the Information.
• Management System capabilities (i.e., ERP, Business Analytics / Power BI, etc.).
• Responsible for all modelling processes (processes and data).
• Provides for guidance and control to ensure data integrity and quality, including consistency with business policies and procedures.
• Provides for identifying shared data, fixing acceptable meanings to these data, and assuring consistent interpretation throughout the enterprise.
• Responsible for analysis and effective translation of user requirements into a User Requirements Specification.
• Negotiate scope & time scales with the business users and developers/vendors.
• Act as liaison and provide problem resolution between customers, vendors, IT & business.

 Project Management

• Deliver required project inputs according to time, quality, and budget requirements.
• Ensure progress is accurately communicated and expectations of various stakeholders are managed effectively.                      

Product development          

• Actively participate in our culture of continuous development and innovation by contributing ideas for new feature and functionality.

Operational                  

• Participate in the quality system and effectively apply the company’s procedures, policies, and practices.
• Oversee/Quality Check Data Migration routines, reviewing outputs against quality standards and continually looking for process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, or other relevant discipline.
• 5 years working knowledge of ERP Technologies e.g., Microsoft, SAGE, etc.
• A formal Business Analysis qualifications or Certification will be an advantage.
• Extensive proven experience as a business analyst.
• Familiarity with BI Technologies e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Oracle BI.
• Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
• Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 JULY 2025