We are looking for a curious, organised Data Business Analyst to support a growing Data Team. You will help turn business needs into clear requirements and support reporting, analytics, data-governance and data-quality initiatives.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO BE PRESENT, ONSITE IN SHANNON, COUNTY CLARE, 2 DAYS PER WEEK. THOSE UNABLE TO COMMIT TO THIS REQUIREMENT, NEED NOT APPLY.

This is an opportunity for someone developing practical Business Analysis experience, including candidates moving into Business Analysis from relevant data, reporting, operational or technology roles. You will work with business stakeholders, Data Owners and Data Stewards, while strengthening your skills in requirements gathering, process mapping, testing and documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather and document business requirements, user stories, process maps and functional documentation.
Support stakeholder workshops, meetings and follow-up actions.
Assist with report and dashboard delivery, including validating requirements and data outputs.
Coordinate testing, feedback cycles, user acceptance testing (UAT) and business sign-off activities.
Support Data Owners and Data Stewards with metadata, glossary and data-quality documentation.
Contribute to Microsoft Purview governance activities, data clean-up and wider governance initiatives.
Produce clear business-facing documentation and track decisions, actions and stakeholder feedback.
Support change and adoption activity for new or improved data solutions.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Business Analysis Fundamentals

CORE

You can gather information, document requirements and create clear user stories, process maps and supporting documentation. You are interested in how business needs can be translated into practical data and reporting solutions.

Communication and Organisation

CORE

You are a clear communicator with strong organisational skills. You can work well with different stakeholders, manage actions and feedback, and keep documentation accurate and up to date.

Interest in Data, Reporting and Analytics

REQUIRED

You have a genuine interest in data, reporting, analytics and data quality. You are comfortable checking data outputs against business requirements and are keen to learn how data supports decision-making.

Testing and Business Adoption

REQUIRED

You can support testing and feedback activities with attention to detail. You understand the importance of UAT, business sign-off and helping users adopt new reports, dashboards and data solutions.

Relevant Experience and Background

REQUIRED

You have up to three years' relevant experience, or transferable experience from a related data, reporting, technology or operational role. A degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems or a similar discipline is valued, but relevant practical experience is equally welcome.

GOOD TO HAVE - NOT A BLOCKER

Exposure to Power BI - useful for supporting report and dashboard delivery.
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric - beneficial for understanding the wider data and analytics environment.
Exposure to Microsoft Purview - useful for data governance, metadata and data-quality activity.

WHY JOIN

You will gain hands-on experience across Business Analysis, reporting, analytics, data governance and data quality. The role offers a clear development path within the Data Team, with the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to work that improves data solutions, documentation and business adoption.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

If you have strong communication and organisational skills and an interest in data and Business Analysis, we would welcome your application. Candidates with relevant transferable experience who are moving into a Business Analysis role are encouraged to apply. Please submit a CV outlining your relevant education, experience and interest in reporting, analytics or data governance.

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