• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI 
  

Purpose of Job

• The Business Analyst is responsible for performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing project monitoring on new and existing projects. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to business users.

Functionally reports to: Project Manager

Working Arrangement: Onsite

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing data and analysis that support monitoring corporate performance, and ascertain progress toward the attainment of stated company’s objectives and projects


• Creating status reports against budget/ target/ milestone to determine progress towards attaining objectives


• Review Group’s processes with C-level executives quarterly or as the need arises


• Conduct research and analysis on market information necessary for business goals


• Identify internal and external strategic initiatives to drive Organizational strategy


• Deliver and discuss findings with our GMs and other line Managers to support process improvements – where applicable


• Work to help develop and research best in class practices for the Organization


• Collaborate with the team to develop a strategic roadmap for needs, partnerships and industry trends


• Document analysis, activities and create internal communications


• Work on projects as assigned by Manager


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Key Comptency Requirements

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation


• Assist in defining the project business case


• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility


• Map out tasks including the use of project management software such as Zoho


• Manage deliverables according to the plan, using effective tracking and follow up methods


• Report and escalate to management as needed


• Gather requirements from business units or users


• Document technical and business requirements


• Verify that project deliverables meet the requirements


• Establish a project schedule and determine each phase


• Provide regular updates and reports to upper management


• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques


• Contributing to overall project objectives


• Completing individual deliverables


• Working with users to establish and meet business needs


• Documenting processes


• Test solutions to validate objective


• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects


• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques


• Manage the relationship with the project team and all stakeholders


• Perform risk management to minimize project risks


• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals


• Develop and manage a communication plan throughout the project


• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs


• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

Job Requirements & Person Specifications

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within the manufacturing/FMCG industry


• Masters degree/MBA would be an advantage


• Strong analytical acumen


• Accurate critical reasons skills


• Strong finance acumen


• Excellence on project delivery


• Ability to manage information systems for data relevance, accuracy and delivery


• Possess excellent analytical & MS Excel skills


• Demonstration of core business values


• Excellent presentation and communication (written & verbal) skills


• Ability to work effectively under pressure