Business Analyst (Temporary)

Business Analyst

Main Purpose of Job:

The Business Analyst plays a pivotal role within the People Management, Culture and Safety Division supporting the drive for informed decision-making and strategic planning by meticulously collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from diverse sources. The incumbent is responsible for preparing insightful reports and presentations, assisting in strategic formulation, conducting scenario analysis, and developing KPIs to monitor organizational progress. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, he/she will identify process inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and ensure alignment with the strategic priorities of the division. Additionally, they provide invaluable support in competitive analysis, project management, and drafting Board and Sub-Committee notes, contributing to the Group’s sustained growth and success.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to the Group’s and the Division’s business objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations to the Executive Manager – PMCS and senior leadership team.
• Assist the Executive Manager – PMCS in formulating strategic plans, business initiatives, and investment decisions related to the division by providing accurate and timely analysis of market trends, competitor performance, and internal performance metrics.
• Conduct scenario analysis and modelling to evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives and support decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and track progress towards organizational goals and objectives.
• Analyze KPI data to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for operational optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements or automation opportunities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to implement and monitor process improvements, ensuring alignment with the Division’s strategic priorities.
• Synthesizes data from market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential threats to the Group’s employer brand and talent attraction and retention capabilities.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and business development efforts.
• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives, including project planning, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Drafts and reviews Board and Sub-Committee notes, providing support and insight to the Executive and Management teams.

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree in related field is a plus
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Working experience in distillation or brewing would be considered an asset.

Required Competencies / Attributes:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, including Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on generating actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements or automation opportunities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to implement and monitor process improvements, ensuring alignment with Division’s strategic priorities.
• Synthesizes data from market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential threats to AHL's employer brand and talent attraction and retention capabilities.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and business development efforts.
• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives, including project planning, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Drafts and reviews Board and Sub-Committee notes, providing support and insight to the CEO and the Executive team.