Senior Business Analyst - Information Technology

United Airlines•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding and documenting business requirements by providing strategic insights and recommendations for business improvement. In this role you will facilitate the development of solutions that effectively meet business needs. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to define and prioritize business requirements and ensure that the solutions developed by IT align with business strategy. This role emphasizes deep understanding of finance, stakeholder collaboration, and the use of predictive analytics to enhance analytics and decision-making. The role: Business Insights and Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analyses into complex financial data to uncover trends and provide actionable insights Utilize predictive analytics to forecast future financial scenarios and advise on potential business impacts Tool Proficiency: Effectively use analytical tools such as Power BI, OBIEE, Oracle Analytics, and Data Bricks to gather and interpret data, supporting business decision-making Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work directly with business units, including finance and operational teams, to define data requirements and business objectives Translate these business needs into analytical projects Collaborate closely with developers to ensure that financial analytics tools and systems are developed in alignment with both the technical roadmaps and business strategies Simplify the communication bridge between finance stakeholders and technical teams to support effective implementation and ongoing enhancements Project Management and Methodology: Utilize Agile methodologies to manage multiple analytics projects, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and timely delivery of outcomes Presentation and Reporting: Prepare and present reports to senior management detailing findings, with clear visualizations and strategic recommendations to guide business decisions Collaborate closely with developers to ensure that financial analytics tools and systems are developed in alignment with both the technical roadmaps and business strategies Simplify the communication bridge between finance stakeholders and technical teams to support effective implementation and ongoing enhancements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, finance, economics, or related field
3+ years of experience in a business analysis role, preferably within a finance or analytics-focused team.
Proven track record of delivering actionable business insights and managing analytical projects
Strong understanding of business analysis principles, methodologies, and best practices
Familiarity with agile project management methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into understandable reports and presentations
Proficiency in data analysis and analytics, including the ability to interpret and communicate insights from data
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence business decisions through data-driven insights
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Relevant certifications in business analysis, such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or certification in Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
Training or certification in analytics tools used in financial analysis, such as Power BI or Oracle Analytics, is advantageous

Responsibilities

Understanding and documenting business requirements
Providing strategic insights and recommendations for business improvement
Facilitating the development of solutions that effectively meet business needs
Working closely with stakeholders to define and prioritize business requirements
Ensuring that the solutions developed by IT align with business strategy
Conduct deep-dive analyses into complex financial data to uncover trends and provide actionable insights
Utilize predictive analytics to forecast future financial scenarios and advise on potential business impacts
Effectively use analytical tools such as Power BI, OBIEE, Oracle Analytics, and Data Bricks to gather and interpret data, supporting business decision-making
Work directly with business units, including finance and operational teams, to define data requirements and business objectives
Translate these business needs into analytical projects
Collaborate closely with developers to ensure that financial analytics tools and systems are developed in alignment with both the technical roadmaps and business strategies
Simplify the communication bridge between finance stakeholders and technical teams to support effective implementation and ongoing enhancements
Utilize Agile methodologies to manage multiple analytics projects, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and timely delivery of outcomes
Prepare and present reports to senior management detailing findings, with clear visualizations and strategic recommendations to guide business decisions
Collaborate closely with developers to ensure that financial analytics tools and systems are developed in alignment with both the technical roadmaps and business strategies
Simplify the communication bridge between finance stakeholders and technical teams to support effective implementation and ongoing enhancements