Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will have the opportunity to gain exposure to and interact with key stakeholders (both internal and external) in business and finance. The Analyst will optimize data and turn them into actionable insights for the management to understand the essential information and enhance the decision-making. Furthermore, the analyst will work with the cross-functional teams to formulate advanced seasonal plans, analyse market trends and communicate revenue opportunities to senior leadership. They will also be able to gain insights and experience the fast-dynamic growing company.

Responsibilities: 

• Gather, update and process performance data 

• Conduct market research and generate business leads; ideas for business/consumer trends etc. 

• Identify new business opportunities directly and indirectly related to allow the company to diversify and expand 

• Analyse business practices and goals and make suggestions for improvements  

• Establish innovative ways to improve our systems, making data related more precise, timely and efficient 

• Provide in-depth insights based on relevant data to the business units and management 

• Supporting management in decision making by using financial numbers or key performance indicators and converting them into useful information  

• Study and provide analysis that identify opportunity and mitigate risk to business needs 

• Prepare performance indicators not limiting to financial numbers and converting it into useful information 

Requirements: 

Qualifications 

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Business IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or Equivalent from a recognised institution. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 1-2 year of experience as a business analyst, preferably in the Hotels industry 

• Excellent numerical and communication skills 

• Understands data mining with reference to economic outlook 

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite software, including financial modelling graphs charting and presentation  

• Proficient research experience with ability to independently collect and evaluate economic and local market data 

• Knowledge of different types of databases and applications (SQL Server, MS Access) 

Personal qualities & attributes: 

• Open-minded and tech savvy 

• Creative, think out of the box and come out with innovative solutions 

• Familiar with various online channels 

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Good verbal and communication skills to work with others 

• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen 

• Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation and negotiation skills.