Data Functional Analyst

Data Functional Analyst

About the Role: We are looking for a skilled Functional Data Analyst to join our “Data Team” within the B2B Supply Belgium business platform. This platform serves B2B customers in Belgium and consists of around 180 people, including 120 on the business side and 60 on the IS and Data side. You will work on various data use cases, including Metering Data Management, customer reporting, and Green Energy Reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between product owners and the technical Data Team, ensuring a clear understanding of business requirements.
• Quickly familiarize yourself with the business domain (Metering Data Management) and analyze business requirements to interpret the specs accurately.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications that guide Data Engineers in building data pipelines.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business processes and document functional requirements.
• Plan and organize functional testing and actively manage business validation processes.
• Work with application and data source owners to map out functional data flows, using your technical knowledge and market expertise to ask relevant questions.

Required Skills and Experience:

Must-Have:

• Experience in the Utilities sector, specifically with Metering/Allocation data.
• Proven experience in Functional Analysis and data modeling.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Experience working in Agile methodologies and familiarity with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of the Belgian Utilities Market (ATRIAS).
• Previous experience with utilities market, metering, and allocation data management.
• Familiarity with technical systems like SAP ISU.
• Knowledge of data platform concepts.

Soft Skills:

Must-Have:

• Strong ability to translate business requirements into clear and effective technical solutions.
• Eagerness to work on and understand business logic, especially related to pricing.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to support multiple topics as required by the business.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during month-end closing periods.
• Disciplined in documentation practices and time management.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within established timeframes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
• 5-7 years of experience in data analysis or a similar role.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in Dutch or French.
• Fluent in English.

If you're passionate about data and eager to make an impact in the Utilities sector, we would love to hear from you!

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