Business Data Analyst

Purpose

• As a Business Data Analyst, you analyze and interpret complex data to provide actionable insights that support business decision-making and strategy development. Work closely with stakeholders to identify data needs, create reports, and develop data models that drive business performance and optimize operational efficiency. Ensure data accuracy and contribute to the continuous improvement of data processes and tools.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up and managing the governance of the Workload Forecast Process.

This includes overseeing data flows, data integration, data quality and data consistency between systems.

Additionally, the role involves managing process documentation, creating user guides, and developing FAQs.

This role will work closely with various departments to ensure data governance standards are met.

Owner of the Workload Forecast process locally with regular update of Projects forecast, Prospects forecast, and resources data:

• Analyse inputs and output to create a consistent data structure within the tool, be able to extract reports and data compatible with stakeholders requirements (functions and tools).
• Perform ad-hoc analyses of resources forecast / scenario, etc, as and when needed
• Liaise with:

• PM, EPM, Proposals for workload forecast,
• Group Directors, finance for Internal Project forecast,
• HR, DEM for resources,
• PODs and Global Directors for strategic inputs and models definition

• Issue Local RCP reports, review and analyse outputs and feedback to disciplines and locations
• Maintain a global approach to the RCP, ensuring RCP is fed as such that all other stakeholders (finance, HR…) can benefit from it. RCP is a global tool
• Develop standardized and efficient interfaces with Projects, disciplines, to get timely and accurate resource forecasts from all
• Insure consistency of data from prospects and projects, work toward input more standardized
• Manage the change of tool for the Resources Capacity Plan Process
• Train and support all input providers in the new tool (ANAPLAN)
• Be the first line of support by location/projects for any user on ANAPLAN

As part of the RCP team, we are also in charge of developing reports based on Power BI, in that perspective you are to:

• Understanding/having experience on Azure Data Factory, Data Lake House or SQL Servers, to define datasets, logic and API connections with SBM IT landscape
• Define and deliver Power BI dashboards, proving valuable insights in status and performance of primary (EPC) and supporting processes within the Project Execution phase.
• Contribute to the set-up of the new data architecture, including ETL processes, definition of the underlying data models in the data repository.
• Actively contribute to further professionalizing the data & analytics community, through coaching and supporting data and business analysts within the various functions
• Liaise with different stakeholders across the business functions to (co)establish requirements, use cases and KPI's for new Power BI dashboards
• Develop, test and deploy Power BI dashboards and liaise with IT to establish and
  further improve the underlying data architecture, ETL processes and data model
• Being the point of contact and linking pin between business users, business analysts and IT specialists / data engineers for development of the new BI platform (MS Azure / Power BI)
• Co-define and implement Power BI governance, with a focus on workspace management and governance related to efficient publication and distribution of Power BI dashboards
• Supporting and developing training material for business users in the use of Power BI dashboards

Education

• Bachelor's degree in data science, business analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related field is required. Certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) are highly recommended. Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and business intelligence (BI) platforms is essential. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• • EPC Planning functions or Discipline Management Planning.

  And/Or

  •  SBM experience either in IT Data Management, or from SBM Projects or in Management function (minimum 2 years)

  And

  • Proactive and self-starting attitude, capable of acting within a dynamic and international organization
  • Being part of a digital solution implementation team of an IT tool would be appreciated
  • Robust analytical, programming and data engineering skills (note that some IT competencies can be part of an onboarding program)
  • Experience with Power BI (incl. DAX), ETL processes, data warehouse design and MS Azure (ADF, SQL, Analysis Services) is a must

Functional Competencies