Business Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTIONRole: Business Strategy & Analytics Function: Strategy & AnalyticsExperience: 1–5 yearsTiming: US Shift (6PM to 3 AM)Employment Type: Full-timeMode- Onsite RoleRole OverviewWe are hiring a Business Strategy & Analytics Analyst / Senior Analyst to support strategy, business analysis, financial performance, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The role involves working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze business problems, identify opportunities, develop insights, and support execution of strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & ConsultingWork with senior leadership on strategic, operational, and transformation initiatives.Structure complex business problems and develop data-backed recommendations.Conduct market, competitor, benchmarking, and business opportunity analysis.Support business planning, strategic reviews, and execution of key priorities.Business & Financial AnalysisAnalyze business and financial performance across revenue, profitability, costs, margins, productivity, and efficiency.Build financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and business cases.Identify opportunities for revenue growth, margin improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.Support monthly, quarterly, and annual business performance reviews with management-level insights.Business Analysis & Process ImprovementGather business requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.Analyze existing processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.Create process flows, functional specifications, business cases, and requirement documents.Coordinate with business, finance, analytics, operations, and technology teams to track implementation and outcomes.Analytics & Decision SupportAnalyze data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.Develop KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and management reports.Translate data into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-level data stories.Work with data and technology teams to improve reporting quality and analytics capabilities.Executive Communication & Stakeholder ManagementPrepare executive presentations, management reports, and decision-support materials.Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.Manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment on strategic initiatives.Track milestones, risks, dependencies, outcomes, and follow-up actions.Candidate ProfileStrong consulting mindset with structured problem-solving skills.Strong business, financial, analytical, and quantitative understanding.Ability to convert data into clear business insights and recommendations.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.High ownership, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Educational QualificationBachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Strategy, Analytics, Management, Engineering, or a related field.MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.Tier 1 business school or premier institute background preferred.Experience1–5 years of relevant experience in consulting, strategy, analytics, finance, FP&A, business transformation, operations strategy, process improvement, or corporate planning.Experience in consulting firms, corporate strategy teams, finance teams, transformation teams, or analytics-driven organizations preferred.High-potential candidates with strong academics, internships, case-solving ability, and business aptitude may also be considered.Technical SkillsMicrosoft Excel and PowerPointPower BI or TableauSQLData analytics, visualization, and process mappingCRM, ERP, data warehouse, and reporting environmentsNote: Business problem-solving and recommendation capability will be valued more than tool-specific expertise.