Lead Business Analyst (Japanese Language Proficiency)

Lingaro Group Philippines; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office as an option

Udemy certificates

Well-being programs

Charity donations

Job summary

Lingaro Group Philippines is hiring a Lead Business Analyst to drive data-driven decision making and analytics delivery in procurement and finance. You will lead requirements, translate needs into Power BI solutions, and guide BRD and data-mapping documentation.

The role demands 5+ years in IT BA, 1+ year in a lead capacity, and strong stakeholder collaboration across cross-functional teams. Office as an option with remote flexibility, plus extensive Udemy training benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of IT Business Analyst experience.
• At least 1 year in a lead/senior BA role.
• Proven BI, reporting, analytics, or dashboard project delivery.
• Experience producing BRDs, functional specs, data maps.
• Hands-on Power BI with dashboard design and UAT facilitation.
• Fluent English; Japanese language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements elicitation workshops with procurement and finance stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specs for Power BI dashboards.
• Develop BRDs, functional specs, data mapping documents, and process maps.
• Support project delivery, scope, estimates, RAID, and governance.
• Coordinate UAT, deployment, and user training activities.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Requirements Elicitation

Power BI

Data Modeling

UAT Facilitation

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related

Tools

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle Procurement

Job description

Growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an ethical business, we do what is right — including ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a safe, respectful workplace for each of us. We believe diversity fuels both personal and business growth. We're committed to building an inclusive community where all our people thrive regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or other personal characteristics.

About the role:

As a Lead Business Analyst, you will play a key role within the Business Analysis competency, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to drive data-driven decision making, process optimization, and successful delivery of analytics solutions. You will lead requirements management activities, facilitate collaboration across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, and translate complex business needs into scalable Power BI solutions that create measurable value for procurement and finance organizations.

What You'll Be Doing:

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Management

• Lead requirements elicitation workshops and discovery sessions with procurement leaders, category managers, finance controllers, IT teams, and data owners.

• Analyze and document current-state and future-state business processes.

• Contribute to and drive continuous process improvement initiatives aligned with evolving business needs within the procurement function.

• Facilitate alignment between business and technical stakeholders, ensuring a common understanding of project objectives and requirements.

• Act as the primary liaison between business users, project teams, and technical delivery teams.

Solution Definition & Documentation

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications for Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions.

• Define data model expectations, calculation logic, KPIs, business rules, visualizations, user stories, and user interaction requirements.

• Produce and maintain high-quality business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, process maps, data mapping documents, and related project documentation.

• Review solution designs to ensure alignment with business objectives and requirements.

Project Delivery & Governance

• Support the Project Manager in delivering project objectives on time and within budget.

• Contribute to scope definition, effort estimation, dependency management, and milestone tracking.

• Ensure requirements-related issues, assumptions, risks, decisions, and dependencies are appropriately tracked and managed through RAID and Decision Logs.

• Communicate project plans, status updates, risks, and issues across governance forums and stakeholder groups.

Testing, Deployment & Adoption

• Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, defect management, and stakeholder sign-off.

• Support deployment and implementation activities to ensure smooth solution adoption.

• Prepare training materials, user guides, and knowledge transfer documentation.

• Provide hypercare and post-go-live support to business users and stakeholders.

Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level business analysts.

• Promote best practices in requirements management, stakeholder engagement, and business analysis methodologies.

• Drive continuous improvement in business analysis processes, standards, and delivery frameworks.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst.

• At least 1 year of experience in a lead or senior business analysis capacity.

• Proven experience delivering business intelligence, reporting, analytics, or dashboard projects.

• Demonstrated success in requirements elicitation, business process analysis, and stakeholder management.

• Experience producing BRDs, functional specifications, process documentation, and data mapping artifacts.

• Hands-on involvement in Power BI implementation projects, including requirements definition, dashboard design, data model reviews, and UAT facilitation.

Language Requirements

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Fluent written and spoken Japanese, with the ability to facilitate business discussions and documentation in both languages.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Power BI, including:
  • Data modeling and star schema concepts
  • DAX measures and calculations
  • Row-Level Security (RLS)
  • Incremental refresh
  • Dashboard and report design best practices
• Knowledge of Azure-based data platforms and modern analytics architectures.
• Understanding of data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience working across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivery excellence.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience in spend analysis, spend classification, spend categorization, and procurement analytics.

• Experience working with ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP MM, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, or similar solutions.

• Understanding of procurement data structures, including:

• Purchase Orders

• Invoices

• Contracts

• Goods Receipts

• Supplier Master Data

• Material and Service Classifications

• Familiarity with spend classification frameworks such as UNSPSC, eClass, and custom procurement taxonomies.

• Experience supporting digital transformation, reporting modernization, or procurement optimization initiatives.

We Offer:

• Stable employment. On the market since 2008, 1800+ talents currently on board in 7 global sites.
• “Office as an option” model. You can choose to work remotely or in the office.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and your preferred form of contract.
• Comprehensive online onboarding program with a “Buddy” from day 1.
• Cooperation with top-tier engineers and experts.
• Unlimited access to the Udemy learning platform from day 1.
• Certificate training programs. Lingarians earn 500+ technology certificates yearly.
• Upskilling support. Capability development programs, Competency Centers, knowledge sharing sessions, community webinars, 110+ training opportunities yearly.
• Internal Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to support your growth.
• Grow as we grow as a company. 76% of our managers are internal promotions.
• A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.
• Autonomy to choose the way you work. We trust your ideas.
• Create our community together. Refer your friends to receive bonuses.
• Activities to support your well-being and health.
• Plenty of opportunities to donate to charities and support the environment.
• Great Place to Work Certified Employer in the Philippines.