Business Data Analyst
Brussel
|Brussel
|Data Analyst
|Freelance
|Payroll (consultancy)
|Nederlands
|Frans
|Engels
# INW25760
Function
We’re looking for a Senior Data Business Analyst to join our client’s team and play a key role in turning data into real business value. This is a high-impact position at the crossroads of business, data, and IT, where you’ll drive performance improvements, support strategic decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency. You’ll operate with a strong level of autonomy while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Senior Data Business Analyst, you will act as a strategic partner to business and technical teams, ensuring that data-driven solutions align with business objectives:
- Business Analysis & Functional Scoping
- Gather, challenge, and formalize business requirements from key stakeholders
- Lead workshops to define scope, clarify needs, and align expectations
- Translate business needs into clear functional and data requirements
- Prioritize initiatives based on business value and technical feasibility
- Data Modeling & Governance
- Contribute to the design of data models and information flows
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance best practices
- Collaborate closely with data and IT teams to guarantee reliable and accessible datasets
- Data Analysis & Insights
- Perform in-depth quantitative analyses to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
- Design and implement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting solutions
- Deliver actionable recommendations based on analytical findings
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders
- Present insights in a clear, structured, and business-oriented manner
- Support end-users in adopting data tools and solutions
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to optimize business processes through data
- Contribute to the data strategy and roadmap of our client
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as automation, data quality, and governance programs
Profile – The Ideal Candidate
- Strong experience as a Data or Business Analyst in complex environments
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, data analysis, and data modeling
- Solid experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
- Good understanding of data architectures (data warehouse, data lake, ETL processes)
- Ability to read and interpret data models and workflows
- Experience with functional specifications, user stories, and Agile methodologies
- Strong knowledge of business processes and the ability to challenge and refine requirements
- Familiarity with process modeling (e.g. BPMN) and project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2)
- Exposure to tools and ecosystems such as Microsoft Power Platform and SAP (ECC, S/4) is a plus
- Basic knowledge of statistics or data science is considered an advantage
Experience & Expertise
- Senior-level experience in data analysis and business transformation
- Proven track record in data modeling, integrated reporting (ETL, SQL, data storage), and process optimization
- Background in data-driven transformation initiatives and business operations modeling
- Hands-on experience with data architecture concepts and modern data environments