The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for taking a lead role in the provision of specialized, high level commercial business intelligence and management expertise to support overall performance management, business development and improvement initiatives.
The Senior Business Analyst is further responsible for the provision of comprehensive strategic advice and recommendations to Senior and Executive management relating to analysis, planning and reporting processes.
Qualifications Required :
Degree in Business Management, Commerce or Accounting or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and / or relevant qualifications.
Experience :
Extensive experience in a similar role within the Energy / Electrical or Utilities Industry
Extensive experience in analysing business and operational data and preparation of reports
Demonstrated preparation of detailed reports and presentations to senior management
Demonstrated experience in application and use of reporting and business intelligence tools with expert knowledge and application in the use of Microsoft products / programs.
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of reporting and analysis frameworks and the ability to interpret and implement requirements for senior managers and critical stakeholders.
Experience in successfully managing broad and competing responsibilities and complex issues at management level.
Skills :
Very strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically, innovatively, and laterally to identify issues and develop recommendations to solve problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including developing presentations and report writing, providing advice, direction and support to senior managers.
Proven and effective stakeholder management experience and an ability to communicate clearly and convincingly to influence outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to accept accountabilities and responsibilities and to be focused on delivering outcomes to meet team objectives.
Excellent skills in computer operations and business systems relevant to the role.