Junior Business Analyst

Momentum Logistics; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sharjah is seeking a Business Analyst. The role involves analyzing business processes, recommending improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in business or financial analysis and proficiency in tools like Power BI and SQL. This position provides opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or consulting.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or finance industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements.
• Design and implement process automation strategies.
• Analyze revenue streams and profitability trends.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Graduate or equivalent degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

Analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing data‑driven insights to support decision‑making. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams to optimize operations, enhance financial performance, and drive strategic initiatives. Gather and interpret data to deliver insights and executive‑ready presentations. (PowerPoint).

Duties and Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyse business processes, workflows, and systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for new initiatives.
• Design and implement process automation and digital transformation strategies.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business efficiency and effectiveness.

Financial & Data Analysis

• Analyse revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability trends to identify opportunities for growth and savings.
• Recommend cost control and reduction measures and revenue enhancing opportunities.
• Segmental Profitability analysis – Geographical & product wise for each business unit
• Create dashboards and reports using BI tools to provide real‑time insights into business performance.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a liaison between business units, IT, finance, and senior management to ensure alignment of business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Support change management efforts by ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.

System & Technology

• Work with IT/Finance/Operations teams to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure seamless data flow across departments.
• Assist in ERP and business intelligence tool implementations by defining system requirements and testing functionalities.
• Support data migration, integration, and validation to ensure accuracy in reporting.

Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identify business risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments for business decisions and investments.

Qualification

Educational Background

Graduate or equivalent degree in the field of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, coupled with Information Systems, or a related field.

Related Work Experience

3+ years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or consulting.

Technical Qualification / Certification

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or finance industries is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and data analytics is preferred.

Technical/Functional Competency

• Experience with financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
• Knowledge of process automation and digital transformation trends.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Understanding of KPIs, ROI, and performance measurement for applications
• Experience in the logistics business will be an advantage