Business Analyst

Ariad Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariad Group is assisting a client in Brussels to recruit a Business Analyst with a process-oriented mindset for digital transformation in the energy sector.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze current processes, capture needs, and translate them into actionable initiatives, leveraging AI-enabled solutions and technology to drive measurable business value. Hybrid working arrangements are possible based on project requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Experience in business process modelling and requirements engineering.
• Knowledge of transformation methodologies and AI use cases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current business processes and organizational structures to establish a transformation baseline.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and discovery sessions.
• Define future-state visions and transformation roadmaps with business teams.
• Identify opportunities where digital technologies and AI can create value.
• Translate business requirements into deliverables for IT teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Facilitation skills

Collaborative mindset

English fluent

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Ariad is currently looking for one of its clients for a Business Analyst with a strong process-oriented mindset.

About our role:

The energy sector is undergoing a major transformation. Digital innovation, artificial intelligence, operational excellence and sustainable infrastructure are becoming essential to how organisations create value and prepare for the future. Our client is playing an active role in this evolution by investing in digital transformation initiatives that improve decision-making, streamline processes and enable new business capabilities.

Our client is looking for a curious, analytical, innovative and business-oriented Business Analyst to join their digital transformation team. In this role, you will help business stakeholders shape their transformation journey by understanding challenges, uncovering opportunities and translating ideas into actionable initiatives.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams combining business and technology expertise and will have a direct impact on strategic transformation programmes within the energy industry. If you are passionate about digital innovation, AI-enabled solutions, process improvement and creating meaningful business value, this opportunity could be the next step in your career.

What you will be doing:

• Analyse current business processes, organisational structures and operational challenges to establish a solid transformation baseline.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and discovery sessions to capture and challenge business needs.
• Support business teams in defining future-state visions and transformation roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities where digital technologies and artificial intelligence can create measurable business value.
• Translate business requirements into clear and actionable deliverables for technology teams.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
• Assess and prioritise digital and AI initiatives based on business impact and feasibility.
• Monitor ongoing initiatives and identify overlaps, dependencies and improvement opportunities.
• Create presentations and structured documentation for management and key stakeholders.
• Support business adoption of new tools, processes and ways of working.

What you bring:

• Ambition to further develop your career in digital transformation, business analysis and innovation within the energy sector.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Digital Consultant or in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the energy industry is considered a strong asset.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to structure complex information into practical solutions.
• Experience gathering requirements through workshops, interviews and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Knowledge of business process modelling, requirements engineering and transformation methodologies.
• An interest in emerging technologies, digital innovation and AI-related use cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge ideas constructively and build trust across teams.
• Fluent communication skills in English and at least one Belgian national language.
• A Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Economics, Computer Science or a related field.

The offer:

• Long-term contractor collaboration.
• Digital recruitment process and onboarding to the company.
• The opportunity to contribute to the digital future of a recognised organisation operating in critical infrastructure and energy.
• Work within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment where ideas are valued.
• Exposure to strategic digital transformation and AI initiatives with tangible business impact.
• Modern working environment located in Brussels.
• Working from home: hybrid working arrangements can be discussed based on project requirements.