Senior Business Analyst (SQL & Excel)

Role Summary:

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to independently structure and solve business problems

• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect analytical findings to commercial or operational impact

• Ability to interpret financial statements and analyze trends in revenue, costs, margins, assets, and cash flows

• Excellent communication skills to work directly with stakeholders and clarify requirements

• 4+ years of proven experience with SQL and Excel (non-negotiable), including advanced queries and modeling

• Experience in KPI modeling, pricing analysis, operational efficiency, or supply chain analytics

• Ability to guide junior analysts by reviewing their queries, models, and thought process

• Understanding of data structures, relational tables, joins, and query optimization techniques

• Prior experience in manufacturing analytics is strongly preferred

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of stakeholders (both internal and external)

• Willingness to travel as required to meet client needs

Key Requirements:

• Lead analytical workstreams using advanced SQL and Excel methods

• Analyze and interpret financial statements to uncover improvement opportunities or performance gaps

• Break down ambiguous business questions into structured analytical tasks and clear deliverables.

• Estimate effort based on inputs, expected value, and data complexity

• Prepare executive-ready summaries that articulate insights clearly and persuasively

• Ensure data governance, consistency, and adherence to analytical best practices

• Facilitate requirement-gathering sessions with clients and translate needs into analytical plans

• Build sophisticated operational, commercial, or financial models to support strategic decisions

• Mentor Analysts in query-writing, modelling, and business understanding

• Identify risks early, propose mitigation steps, and maintain clear communication on progress