Business & Functional Analyst - Energy & Utilities

Join our team as a Business & Functional Analyst specializing in the Energy & Utilities sector. In this role, you will be the bridge between business and technical teams, driving high-impact projects in an ever-evolving industry. Your responsibilities will include gathering business requirements, analyzing data to understand processes, mapping existing processes for optimization, collaborating with IT teams, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, and contributing to testing and validation phases. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, proven experience in the Energy & Utilities industry, and proficiency in business analysis tools and methods.

• Collect and analyze business requirements from stakeholders in the energy sector, using interviews, workshops, and user stories.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement technology solutions that align with business goals, ensuring effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate actively in testing and validation phases, ensuring that the delivered solutions meet the business requirements and are ready for go-live.

Must have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst in the Energy & Utilities industry.

• Solid understanding of the Belgian energy market: Distribution Grid Operators, the value chain, the regulatory framework, and the energy transition (MIG6, GDPR, CREG...).

• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methods (UML, BPMN), combined with strong communication skills, whether dealing with technical or non-technical stakeholders.

• You're based in Belgium, comfortable in English both spoken and written, and have at least a professional level of Dutch (or French).

Nice to have:

• Good knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• An interest in Data (SQL, MS Access, PowerBI).

• Familiarity with sector-specific IT systems: Salesforce CRM, SAP ISU, Central Market System, Mecoms.

• An IREB, ECBA, or CBAP certification.