Business analyst

wage

£30,000 to £70,000

What to do

Business analysts work with organisations to help them change and improve.

Skills

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business management skills

analytical thinking skills

knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses

to be flexible and open to change

the ability to use your initiative

customer service skills

the ability to work well with others

excellent verbal communication skills

to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Qualifications

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4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national certificate or higher national diploma

Attributes

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speak to managers to find out their business needs

investigate business processes to see what they do and how they do it

analyse findings and use data modelling methods to help recommend changes and improvements

explain the potential impact, benefits and risks of your recommendations

agree the best way to implement recommended changes

oversee testing and quality checks of recommendations

support staff making changes

document and report on change process