Solutions Analyst

Valcon is an acronym for Value Consulting as value is the central focus in everything we do. Valcon is a north-western European consulting, technology and data company based in the Netherlands, Denmark, UK, Sweden, Germany and Croatia. Our mission is to combine premium consulting with deep technology and data knowledge to add value to our clients. With our capabilities, we help clients to create value in transformations, from operational strategy to implementation, supported by a wide array of IT tools. Our main goal is to add value to our clients by combining our premium operations consulting experience with deep technology and data knowledge Making sure companies are in their best possible shape, fit for the future; that is the core of what we do. We identify opportunities and make them work. Thorough. Fast. Together. From strategy to implementation. From boardroom to shop floor. In short, we are a no-nonsense consulting firm. What will your role be Specific role responsibilities of a Solutions Analyst will include a potential combination of: Quickly understanding the business issues and challenges of client's organisation and industry. Translate digital opportunities in a UI/UX, functional and technical design for a digital service or automated process Focus on the technical aspects of analysis to design and deliver complex solutions Write clear, concise and accurate specifications that describe the technical aspects of a solution, such as GUI interface, functional specifications, user stories, test cases, user manuals, etc Work with stakeholders to understand and investigate feedback into the service/function/product provided. Use data modelling practices to analyse findings and create suggestions for operational improvements and changes. Communicate the benefits of recommendations and solutions across functions and address uncertainty and concern. Identify and evaluate potential solution options including opportunities and potential risks. Manage the business and technical requirements through the entire change/development lifecycle. Work with other analysts in the UK business to grow knowledge and capabilities Experience Approximately 5 years’ experience within a project delivery environment. Ability to mediate between low-level technical detail and higher-level objectives Experience working as a Business Analyst or Solutions Analyst in a scrum team and supporting product owners to articulate needs across epics, features and user stories Ability to facilitate workshops and interviews with key stakeholders to elicit requirements and key information Experience of delivering COTS (Custom Off The Shelf) solutions Evidencable examples of modelling complex requirements, systems and solutions Proven stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders You will be able to understand client challenges and translate these into solutions. Ideally degree level educated, within a technology and/or business discipline Qualifications in Business Analysis, UML or Agile Relevant professional qualifications based on domain area expertise (Business Architecture - TOGAF, Six Sigma, Business Architecture Body of Knowledge, Data Architect - Data Management, Business Analysis – BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis) or the equivalent gained through practical experience. We offer you: The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment with an informal culture, with a flat hierarchy, in which we cooperate across business areas and levels. We care about results, first and foremost. We care about people and how we can constantly challenge each other to become better. Your background is less important to us than your ability to create results, to create change. We prize excellence and ingenuity but know that both have to be grounded in reality. The reality of making our clients ready for the future.