Junior Business Analyst

Summary:

Analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, enhance financial performance, and drive strategic initiatives. Gather and interpret data to deliver insights and executive-ready presentations. (PowerPoint).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyse business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for new initiatives.
• Design and implement process automation and digital transformation strategies.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business efficiency and effectiveness.

Financial & Data Analysis

• Analyse revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability trends to identify opportunities for growth and savings.
• Recommend cost control and reduction measures and revenue enhancing opportunities.
• Segmental Profitability analysis – Geographical & product wise for each business unit
• Create dashboards and reports using BI tools to provide real-time insights into business performance.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a liaison between business units, IT, finance, and senior management to ensure alignment of business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Support change management efforts by ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.

System & Technology

• Work with IT/Finance/Operations teams to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure seamless data flow across departments.
• Assist in ERP and business intelligence tool implementations by defining system requirements and testing functionalities.
• Support data migration, integration, and validation to ensure accuracy in reporting.

Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identify business risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments for business decisions and investments.

Qualification:

Educational Background

Graduate or equivalent degree in the field of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, coupled with Information Systems, or a related field.

Related Work Experience

3+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or consulting.

Technical Qualification / Certification

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or finance industries is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and data analytics is preferred.

Technical/Functional Competency

• Experience with financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
• Knowledge of process automation and digital transformation trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of KPIs, ROI, and performance measurement for applications
• Experience in the logistics business will be an advantage