Business Analyst - Innovation Team
Wielsbeke, BE
A new challenge?
Are you a motivated and forward-thinking Business Analyst to join our dynamic innovation team? As a Business Analyst focused on opportunity definition and project planning, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth by identifying and quantifying new business opportunities, understanding market needs, and developing concrete project plans including robust business cases. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, a keen eye for emerging trends, and a strong ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovation Opportunity Identification and Market Analysis:
- Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential business opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and data to support opportunity identification.
- Score ideas by clarifying the value proposition of the innovative solution and compare against existing commercial solutions (ability to win).
Opportunity Validation and Quantification:
- Develop frameworks and methodologies to validate and quantify the viability of identified opportunities.
- Conduct actions to validate the main assumptions in the field (events, customers, expert interviews etc).
- Analyze data and metrics to assess the financial, operational, and strategic potential of each opportunity.
Project Planning and Business Case Development:
- Work closely with internal teams to translate validated opportunities into detailed project plans.
- Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
- Develop comprehensive business cases that outline potential benefits, risks, resource requirements, and financial projections.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with various teams, including R&D teams, sales & marketing, finance, and operations, to align project plans with organizational goals.
- Facilitate brainstorming sessions, workshops, and ideation exercises to generate innovative concepts.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay informed of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technological advancements to enhance the innovation process.
- Regularly review and refine methodologies for opportunity assessment, validation, and project planning.
Communication and Reporting:
- Present findings, recommendations, and project plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on the progress of projects, highlighting key milestones and challenges.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in innovation management, opportunity assessment, and project planning.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and a knack for identifying disruptive opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
If you are a motivated and innovative thinker with a passion for identifying new business opportunities and turning them into actionable projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining your approach to opportunity assessment and project planning.
Contact
Sam Verbrugghe (+32 494 560972)