FILLED Interim DM4075 Business analyst role - Gatwick

Context:
Our client has an immediate requirement for several Business Intelligence (BI) Business Analysts to join its IT Transformation Programme.


Deadline for responses:
The deadline to be considered for the initial shortlist on this role is 17.00 pm Monday 11th January. CVs received after this time may be considered but risk not being submitted on the initial shortlist.


The Project:
The client and its 3rd party suppliers have a number of disparate IT systems from which all types of data are manually collected and collated via spreadsheets to create management information. A BI strategy has been defined, and the client has committed to develop an in-house BI Solution to interface with existing systems and provided automated, consolidated and drillable information.
Lead and support BI Business Analysts are required on this project to:
develop a stakeholder business need into an effective and robust business case with full business requirements and benefits.
define an efficient business solution which considers organisational end to end business process, and enterprise information and technical architecture.
define the acceptance criteria and measure benefits delivery throughout the solution life cycle.


Role and Responsibilities

The BI Business Analysts will be expected to:

determine requirements and specify effective business processes, through improvements in information systems, data management, practices, procedures, organisation and equipment.
use required modelling and analysis tools, methods and standards.
Utilise experience and skills to assess and advise on the practicability of alternatives, marrying up technical limitations with operational realities.
Plan, arrange and control meetings, workshops and relations with client/user staff during system investigations and throughout subsequent development work.
Define, plan and justify projects to develop/implement automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes.
Assist the business/users in defining acceptance tests for automated systems, and takes responsibility for their proper execution.
Communicate and share best practice and learning within the team and other relevant stakeholders.


Skills / Experience:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

Strong all-round business analyst - 5 years+ project lifecycle experience
3 years + experience of working as a BA in large & complex projects
3 years + Business Intelligence / Data Analysis experience

Experience of Hyperion would be a distinct advantage for the lead Business Analyst role.


Logistics:
Rate: £350-500 per day depending upon experience (inclusive of all travelling expenses to the client site).
Location: Gatwick
Duration: 6 months with strong possibility of extension (this is a 12-15 month programme)Please contact David Meggitt for more information.