BI Data & Functional Analyst

Cldn; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eco vouchers

Sectoral bonus

Work-from-home allowance

5 extra days off

Hybrid working

Flexible start/end times

Company car with fuel card

Job summary

CLdN is seeking a BI Data & Functional Analyst to translate operational and strategic information needs into actionable BI and data solutions that enhance shipping efficiency and supply chain performance.

You will liaise between business and the BI & Data team, gather requirements, and guide dashboards, data models and analytics delivery across cross-functional teams. A strong foundation in data management, SQL, and visualization is essential.

Qualifications

• Translate business questions into clear functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum/DevOps; backlog management, refinement, sprint delivery and stakeholder demos.
• Solid understanding of data fundamentals: data management, data quality principles and data modelling concepts.
• Apply analytical thinking and basic statistical reasoning to validate insights and support decision-making.
• Experience with testing and validation activities, including UAT; ensure BI/data products meet quality/usability expectations.
• Basic SQL knowledge; understand data security and compliance.
• Familiar with data visualization best practices; dashboards should be clear, performant and actionable.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse reporting needs from various departments.
• Act as liaison between business and BI & Data team; connect both worlds effectively.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories; facilitate workshops and 1-on-1 sessions.
• Work with BI & Data team to design, test and deliver dashboards, analytic solutions and data models.
• Ensure requirements are implemented efficiently and according to priorities and standards.
• Identify opportunities for data insights, process optimization and automation.
• Oversee end-to-end BI projects; align stakeholders and manage change.
• Provide direction to developers in collaboration with Data Engineering lead and Data & BI Manager.
• Validate delivered work against definitions of done, quality and documentation.
• Support the business in understanding and adopting data products; gather feedback for improvements.
• Contribute to data literacy and self-service reporting across the organisation.
• Document user stories, tasks and data products in instructions and procedures.

Skills

Business analysis

Agile/DevOps

Data modeling

Data quality

Analytical thinking

Testing/UAT

SQL basics

Data visualization

Job description

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

As a BI Data & Functional Analyst, you deliver business value at the intersection of business processes, data, and technology. Your mission is to translate operational and strategic information needs into actionable BI & Data solutions that enhance shipping efficiency, cargo optimization, supply chain performance and sustainable operations.

Your role

• Gather and analyse reporting needs from various departments.
• Act as the liaison between the business and BI & Data team; you understand both worlds and connect them effectively.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories; facilitate requirement workshops and 1-on-1 sessions.
• Work closely with the BI & Data team to design, test and deliver dashboards, analytic solutions and data models.
• Ensure requirements are implemented efficiently and according to agreed priorities, standards and processes.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities for better data insights, process optimisation and automation.
• Ensure end-to-end follow-up of BI projects, including stakeholder alignment, implementation and change management.
• Oversee delivery in cross-functional teams; provide direction to developers in collaboration with the Data Engineering team lead and the Data & BI Manager.
• Validate delivered work against development standards (definition of done, quality, documentation) and coordinate feedback loops.
• Support the business in understanding and adopting data products; continuously gather feedback and translate it into improvements.
• Contribute to data literacy and self-service reporting capabilities across the organisation.
• Ensure user stories, tasks and data products are documented appropriately in work instructions and procedures.

Your profile

• You have strong experience in business analysis and are able to translate business questions into clear functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• You are comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum/DevOps environment and you know how to support backlog management, refinement, sprint delivery and stakeholder demos.
• You have a solid understanding of data fundamentals, including data management, data quality principles and data modelling concepts and methodologies.
• You apply analytical thinking and basic statistical reasoning to validate insights and to support sound decision-making.
• You are experienced in supporting testing and validation activities, including UAT, and you help ensure that BI/data products meet quality and usability expectations.
• You have basic SQL knowledge and you understand key principles of data security and compliance, without needing to be a developer.
• You are familiar with data visualisation best practices and you know what makes dashboards clear, consistent, performant and actionable.

Our offer

• Competitive gross monthly salary in line with your qualifications and experience
• Eco vouchers
• Sectoral bonus according to applicable sector regulations
• A work-from-home allowance for each day worked remotely
• Full-time contract of 38 hours per week
• 5 extra days off in addition to statutory vacation days
• Hybrid working: max. 3 days per week after 6 months of service
• Work hours with flexible start (7:30–9:30 AM) and finish (4:00–6:00 PM)

Insurance

• Hospitalisation insurance with the option to add family members, with an additional contribution for each member included

Mobility

• Company car with fuel card, temporary company car at start
• After the initial period of 1 year: option to order an electric car within our company car policy