Job Description – Business Analyst

Company: EdFuture – Powered by Gokulam
Position: Business Analyst
Experience: 4+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

EdFuture, powered by Gokulam, is looking for an experienced and analytical Business Analyst with 4+ years of relevant experience to support business operations, analyze performance, identify growth opportunities, and improve organizational efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise, SQL knowledge, reporting capabilities, and experience in business process analysis. The candidate will work closely with management and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable insights and effective business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Collect, analyze, validate, and interpret business data from multiple sources.
- Understand business requirements through discussions with stakeholders and department heads.
- Analyze business performance, trends, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for management.
- Develop and maintain business dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Advanced Excel.
- Use SQL to extract, filter, and analyze data from databases.
- Monitor KPIs and evaluate business performance against organizational targets.
- Prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), and process documentation.
- Identify gaps in existing business processes and recommend effective solutions.
- Create workflow diagrams, process maps, and business requirement specifications.
- Coordinate with sales, marketing, finance, operations, and technical teams to understand business needs.
- Present business insights, analytical findings, and recommendations to senior management.
- Support strategic planning, business development, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Ensure data accuracy, reporting consistency, and proper documentation.




- Track project progress and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure successful implementation of business solutions.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and advanced formulas.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of SQL.
- Practical experience with Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong understanding of business analysis and business process management.
- Experience in MIS reporting, KPI monitoring, and performance analysis.
- Knowledge of BRD, FRD, SRS, user stories, and workflow documentation.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to convert business requirements into actionable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- MBA or relevant business analytics qualification is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Python, data analytics, and statistical analysis is preferred.
- Experience with Jira, Trello, or other project management tools is an advantage.
- Experience in the Education, EdTech, Training, or Business Operations industry is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and quality of business reports and analytical outputs.
- Timely delivery of business analysis and reporting activities.
- Improvement in operational efficiency and business processes.
- Effectiveness of KPI monitoring and performance tracking.
- Quality of business insights and recommendations.
- Successful implementation of identified business improvements.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional coordination.
- Contribution to organizational growth and strategic objectives.

Experience Requirements

Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant experience in Business Analysis, Business Operations Analysis, MIS Analysis, or a similar role.

Candidates with robust Advanced Excel expertise, practical SQL knowledge, business reporting experience, and the ability to analyze business performance will be preferred.

Work Location: In person

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