Anyone here a Business Analyst?

[sports_brah]

Just wondering if anyone here has been a business analyst. There is a very interesting looking job that is being offered quite literally 10 miles away from myself. They want my type of degree and are offering full training, and a quick google shows that it isn't a bad paying job (one of the questions is salary expectations which is always difficult).

Now, the default response for myself is that if I have no real clue what it entails, then it probably is beyond my remit!

Here is the job description.

The bottom two I have, the excellent computer skills, I have a working knowledge of websites, the office suite, the adobe suite and all round stuff. I did a term of object orientated programming and I learn very fast. Not sure about advanced excel though, that is something I'd need to learn fast.

Got the excellent communication skills and a degree in Business.


The one that I'm intrigued about is the line with the "proven blah blah blah". What exactly are they requiring here? I've done strategy, accounting, operations management etc etc during my time at university, and in some jobs I've had to keep strict records and follow strict procedures, but I figure they're asking more as the job description points to it quite strongly.

Proven numeric skills? I'm okayish at basic maths and I can sit down and figure stuff out, but I'm unsure if they want someone with a very high level in something particular?

Basically any advice would be very useful.

 

[sports_brah]

There are two types of business analyst - finance and technology / change.

That's a finance role by the looks of things.

For the 'proven....' bit they are looking to make sure you can follow their process accurately and that you understand the reason for strict adherence to processes in finance.

That doesn't sound too bad....

Is it a particularly challenging job? Does it require an innate set of skills/talents or is it something that a bit of skill and a whole load of work would be able to do? Any way to make myself sound more atttractive?

 

[sports_brah]

Some fantastic advice here, really appreciate it, especially Elmarko, DODasprilla, hangtime etc.

In writing my covering letter and CV for this position, what, according to your expert opinion on the job description, should I particularly focus on, and what should I immediately begin learning/getting to grips with in particular?

This job seems like it's a challenging role for someone straight out of university, but I'm up for a challenge and it would really be a big jump up for me. Therefore I want to give it the best stab that I can!