IT Business Analyst

Renewable Energy Systems Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a motivated IT Business Analyst to join its Project Management team in Glasgow. The role focuses on bridging IT and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a dynamic environment that values professional growth and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package with wide range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio).
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews.
• Develop business cases, project charters, and system specifications.
• Ensure project scope aligns with business objectives.
• Conduct analysis of existing business processes for improvements.
• Assist project managers in tracking timelines and issues.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with data analysis tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Spanish speaker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IT Business Analyst to join our Project Management team. This role serves as a bridge between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered successfully, on time, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an understanding of business processes, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our IT initiatives, drive operational efficiencies, and support business growth through technology.

Accountabilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews
• Develop business cases, project charters, process flows, and system specifications
• Ensure project scope aligns with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Conduct analysis of existing business processes, identifying areas for improvement
• Recommend enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and align with strategic goals
• Assist project managers in tracking project timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues
• Maintain essential project documents, including requirements traceability matrices and impact assessments
• Act as a liaison between IT teams and the business to ensure understanding and alignment
• Translate technical information into easy-to-understand insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive consensus and achieve project success
• Support the development and execution of test cases, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of solutions
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues and coordinating resolutions with IT teams
• Analyse business systems, applications, and project-related data to support data-driven decision-making
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and project status updates

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IT Business Analyst to join our Project Management team. This role serves as a bridge between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered successfully, on time, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an understanding of business processes, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our IT initiatives, drive operational efficiencies, and support business growth through technology.

Accountabilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews
• Develop business cases, project charters, process flows, and system specifications
• Ensure project scope aligns with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Conduct analysis of existing business processes, identifying areas for improvement
• Recommend enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and align with strategic goals
• Assist project managers in tracking project timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues
• Maintain essential project documents, including requirements traceability matrices and impact assessments
• Act as a liaison between IT teams and the business to ensure understanding and alignment
• Translate technical information into easy-to-understand insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive consensus and achieve project success
• Support the development and execution of test cases, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of solutions
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues and coordinating resolutions with IT teams
• Analyse business systems, applications, and project-related data to support data-driven decision-making
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and project status updates

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio)
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities
• Spanish speaker would be highly desirable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience in a business analyst or similar role
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and business analysis techniques

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.