Business Analyst

  • Type: Full Time
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Raise is hiring a  Business Analyst for Our Client one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada. This position is a six (6) month contract, with a possibility of extension located in Burnaby, BC. We are actively seeking talented professionals like you to drive these crucial initiatives forward."

Description 

The Business Analyst in this role sill support business operations and projects by accessing data needs and preparing data sets for the various dashboards and analytics reports. Develop reports and analytics tools in SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI

Accountabilities

  • Gather and analyze business requirements to support decision-making for business operations and projects.
  • Support business case development for complex projects by reviewing alternatives, providing financial analysis, arranging executive review, and securing necessary approvals.
  • Respond to inquiries and internal stakeholders´ requests regarding business cases and business case development.
  • Develop project timelines consistent with senior management and board of director requirements.
  • Ensure that the purpose, justification, and cash flow profile of proposed capital spending is aligned with the capital plan and meets both short and long-term strategies.
  • Research, gather, and present supporting information such that project specific business initiatives can be communicated and implemented.
  • Liaise throughout the Engineering, Indigenous Relations, Generation and Transmission organizations to support internal stakeholders on expenditures so that Generation and Transmission business strategies and long-term goals are met.
  • Apply judgement with respect to the development of project valuation methodologies both qualitative and quantitative.
  • Resolve issues, identify and communicate risks, and ensure that appropriate risk management initiatives are identified and implemented.

Required

  • 5 years of experience with business development and/or management with knowledge of cash flow profile of proposed capital spending
  • Ability to translate business insights and develop dashboards
  • Must have experience working with Power BI 
  • SAP knowledge – SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Structured Decision Making, an asset
  • Experience with developing project timelines consistent for senior management 
  • Additional Education and Skills
    • University degree in a related discipline, Master’s degree in Business Administration or Professional Engineering, preferred
    • Excellent leadership and communication skills
    • Ability to develop and manage large scale, highly complex projects
    • Strong understanding of the electric utility business, an asset
    • Ability to easily work with staff of all levels including senior management

Additional Information 

  • Every contractor must supply their own Windows 10 or 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
  • Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 60 years of experience. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. Connecting professionals like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

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