Senior Functional Data Analyst – Business Intelligence & Strategy

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for data engineering teams.
• Design mockups and technical specifications for data products including dashboards, reports, and data flows.
• Manage the analytics roadmap by prioritizing initiatives based on technical feasibility, budget, security, and GDPR compliance.
• Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate data products against functional requirements and group standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops within business units to capture requirements and communicate project progress.
• Monitor and validate data quality in collaboration with data stewards to ensure reliable strategic reporting.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience in functional or data analysis within Business Intelligence environments.
• You bring professional experience using Power BI for report validation and dashboard specifications.
• You possess working knowledge of SQL for data validation and ad hoc querying.
• You have experience with Azure DevOps or Jira for user story management and agile sprint tracking.
• You're proficient in Confluence or SharePoint for documenting data definitions and business rules.
• You have knowledge of GDPR, data security, and scalability standards within data platforms.
• You bring a proactive analytical mindset with the ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with market trend analysis and digital innovation advisory.
• Familiarity with data modeling and architecture principles.