Henderson Harbor Group is a premier executive search and consulting firm with deep experience in technology, finance, accounting and tax. The search division recruits highly skilled professionals on a direct hire basis. We service our clients primarily in the tristate area as well nationally through our affiliate networks.
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with senior business leaders to understand complex business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with development and data engineering teams to drive operational efficiencies and enhance business effectiveness. Your ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions will be essential in achieving organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into actionable insights and solutions.
- Lead discovery sessions and workshops to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation or optimization.
- Collaborate with development and data engineering teams to design and implement solutions that align with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent platforms.
- Perform root cause analysis and provide strategic recommendations to resolve business issues.
- Define project scopes, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring projects are executed on time and meet quality standards.
- Create detailed documentation including business cases, user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.
- Conduct performance analysis and continuously monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions, recommending adjustments as needed.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of best practices within the business analytics team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
- Previous experience in management consulting (e.g., KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PWC, Protiviti) highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development and data engineering groups.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale business initiatives and projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Experience in process automation, digital transformation, or business process reengineering.
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data manipulation tools is a plus.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.