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BI Analyst

On behalf of one of our leading clients based in Brussels, Oliver James is actively looking for a BI Analyst. This critical, cross-functional role sits at the heart of the company’s operational and decision-making performance. Acting as a true pivot between the development teams, quality assurance, and end-users, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, evolution, deployment, and analysis of complex proprietary software solutions.

This position offers a perfect balance between technical autonomy, business intelligence (BI) database management, and an engaging human interface role that encompasses functional analysis and comprehensive technical support.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a BI Analyst, your responsibilities will be spread across the following core technical and operational areas:

1. Database Exploitation & Business Intelligence (BI)

  • Administer and maintain SQL Server databases on a daily basis.

  • Use SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) at an advanced level for data analysis, investigation, and auditing.

  • Design, generate, deploy, and maintain business reports via SSRS (creating datasets, managing parameters) to drive business decisions.

  • Ensure the proper modeling, integrity, and performance optimization of SQL queries.

2. Functional Analysis & Application Configuration

  • Perform functional analysis of applications to precisely align internal tools with business needs.

  • Translate operational requirements into technical configurations and handle the parameterization of the company’s software solutions.

  • Study and master software flows, interfaces, and inter-application exchanges to optimize existing systems.

  • Write and maintain clear, structured, and standardized technical and functional documentation.

3. Support, Guidance & Interface

  • Provide global technical and functional support for both local and international projects.

  • Handle user requests (Hotline, ticketing) with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong listening and pedagogical skills to guide users step-by-step.

  • Act as a key point of contact and a natural interface between the development team, software quality control, and operational teams.

  • Lead and deliver training sessions for users or technical teams to facilitate knowledge transfer.

4. Deployment & Systems Management

  • Take charge of the installation, configuration, and deployment of the company’s platforms and IT systems, both at Headquarters and on international client sites (occasional travel to be expected).

  • Ensure the daily operation and continuous improvement of Windows Server and Linux environments.

  • Utilise virtualisation techniques to manage software infrastructures.

  • Strictly adhere to internal procedures related to the Integrated Management System (IMS) (support, delivery, software quality control).


REQUIRED PROFILE

Education & Experience:

  • Higher education degree – Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in Computer Science (specialisation in networks, systems, databases, or functional analysis) or equivalent solid experience.

  • Proven experience in a similar role or within a critical, multi-application environment is a major asset.

Technical Skills (Hard Skills):

  • SQL / BI: Advanced expertise in databases (SQL, SSMS) and operational mastery of SSRS.

  • Systems: Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Linux environments, and virtualisation concepts.

  • Data Flows: Excellent understanding of software flows and application architectures.

  • Languages: Fluent/Excellent French (primary working language) and an intermediate level of English (essential for international projects).

Personal Qualities (Soft Skills):

  • Rigor and proactivity: Ability to investigate methodically within complex technical ecosystems and work with high autonomy during deployment phases.

  • Service-oriented and listening skills: Strong client-facing mindset, ease of communication, and ability to simplify technical concepts.

  • Team spirit: Appetite for knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement.