Business Systems Analyst

<p>Business Systems Analyst</p><p>Edinburgh, Permanent, Onsite/Hybrid</p><p><br></p><p>Business Systems Analysts, Meraki Talent’s Edinburgh-based client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a focus on systems data and change. This newly created role sits within a growing team at the heart of the organisation’s transformation journey. You will work with business stakeholders, technical colleagues and vendors to support existing systems, deliver improvements, and contribute to future technology selection and implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Key requirements</p><ul><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, acting as the conduit between business, technical and vendor teams.</li><li>Strong SQL skills, including report development, data validation and data quality; Power BI experience will be highly advantageous also. </li><li>An ability to produce high-quality process and workflow documentation.</li><li>Systems integration experience, particularly using APIs to connect platforms and reduce manual data entry. </li><li>Experience of creating and developing system templates and automated workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ll combine technical capability with sound judgement, strong process understanding, and the confidence to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Attitude and common sense are valued every bit as highly as a purely technical background. In return for your endeavours, you will join a growing organisation in a small yet influential team, with the opportunity to shape business systems and data analysis through a period of significant change. A competitive salary and benefits package is available. Note Hybrid working is available but it is envisaged that initially you will be based onsite. </p><p><br></p><p>Apply today, or contact David Flynn at Meraki Talent for a confidential discussion: david.flynn@merakitalent.com</p>

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