About the Opportunity
Be part of an essential project rollout in NSW Government.
This is a 6 month contract with likely extension pending performance.
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Job Description
We are seeking a talented Business Analyst to perform in-depth commercial analysis to inform strategic decision-making, assess financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for business growth.
* Analyse and synthesise data to develop business cases supporting objectives and ICT needs, leveraging analytical skills to interpret complex data and offer strategic recommendations.
* Design and implement data collection, reporting tools, and benchmarks, while leading the sharing of lessons learned, including capturing post-implementation reviews and suggestions for improvement.
* Develop and execute strategies to optimize digital project spending, identifying cost trends and opportunities for savings and improved efficiency.
Gather and document user requirements through interviews, workshops, surveys, and workflow analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation. Lead the design and development of requirements and functional specifications using financial models and analysis tools, ensuring alignment with business needs. Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring they align with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
* Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and key customers to track, analyze, and report project costs, presenting information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Conduct gap analyses of current and future financial processes, proactively addressing challenges with effective problem-solving.
Collaborate with architecture, procurement, hosting platforms, and finance teams to ensure transparency, accountability, and successful project outcomes, maintaining customer satisfaction and aligning with business objectives. -----------------------------------
The Successful Applicant
We are looking for someone with:
* Experience working with clinicians or in a healthcare setting (distinct from health sciences roles like pharmacy or health insurance).
* Strong presentation and report writing skills.
* Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, with advanced data analysis not required for this role.
A strong candidate will have experience in:
* Project/program evaluations, including developing key metrics, conducting pre- and post-measurements, and extracting insights for evaluation and recommendation reports.
* Leading workshops with both business and technical SMEs to elicit requirements that align with business needs.
A minimum of 7 years' experience is required. Business Analysis certifications such as IIBA or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) are preferred. A solid understanding of Benefits Management Frameworks, such as the NSW Benefits Management Framework, is also desirable. -----------------------------------
What's on Offer
This opportunity provides:
* Professional Growth: The chance to work on large-scale ICT projects within the sector, enhancing skills in business analysis, benefits management, and financial performance analysis.
* Exposure to Strategic Decision-Making: The role offers the chance to influence key strategic decisions by providing actionable insights, supporting business objectives, and shaping the direction of complex programs.
A competitive compensation package and potential for career advancement are also offered.