Role description

We are looking for an experienced Business Data Analyst to join our Data Platform team. The successful candidate will act as a key link between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into clear requirements and actionable technical solutions.

This role combines business analysis, data expertise, and product-oriented thinking. The idóneo candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes, particularly in Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), and the ability to drive delivery within an Agile environment.

The candidate will also act as a Data Platform evangelist within the organization, supporting adoption and continuous improvement while assuming deputy Product Owner responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead business requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation activities.
- Write, manage, and refine user stories, ensuring requirements are clear, complete, and actionable for engineering teams.
- Lead user story refinement and solution design discussions, bridging business needs and technical implementation.
- Develop small prototypes, mock-ups, and proof-of-concept solutions to support requirements clarification and refinement.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders throughout the solution acceptance phase to ensure successful delivery and alignment with expectations.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and communicate them effectively to data engineers and other technical team members.
- Proactively capture and analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend enhancements to the Data Platform.
- Act as a Data Platform evangelist, promoting adoption, best practices, and awareness across the organization.
- Support Product Owner activities, including prioritization, backlog refinement, and delivery coordination, acting as deputy Product Owner when required.




- Contribute to Agile ceremonies and foster collaboration across business and technical teams.
- Support data-driven decision-making through advanced data analysis and insights.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Professional Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Data Analyst or Business Analyst.
- Background in Management is highly valued.
- Previous experience working on data projects within Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) domains.
- Experience working within Agile teams.

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of data architecture and data modelling principles.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and processing.
- Expert-level SQL and data analysis skills.
- Understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, including the ability to read and interpret technical specifications.
- Previous experience in AI, Generative AI, or Machine Learning projects is highly valued.

Soft Skills

- Fluent in English, with excellent written, reading, and spoken communication skills.
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Delivery-focused, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical guidance for engineering teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across business and technical teams.

Nice-to-Have

- Experience supporting Product Owner activities or managing product backlogs.
- Experience with AI, Generative AI, or Machine Learning initiatives.
- Experience building prototypes and mock-ups to support business analysis and solution design.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to shape and improve enterprise Data Platform capabilities.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.
- The opportunity to influence business processes and drive data-driven transformation.

📌 Business Data Analyst (España)
🏢 Softlanding
📍 España