The Business Intelligence (BI) analysts assist and enhance the ways that managers of businesses can foster collaboration between departments and within the company. The minimum educational requirements typically include the requirement for a bachelor's degree in either computer engineering or business administration. In addition, applicants must possess at least one year of experience in a supervisory or managerial position within an company.
Anyone who wants to become an analyst in BI must demonstrate an knowledge of professional and managerial skills. Analysts in BI are typically assigned to work with a group of cross-departmental managers. They are required demonstrate leadership skills that are excellent. They must also be proficient in a variety of areas of administration. Skills in presentation are essential since BI analysts are frequently required to lead meetings that discuss the organization's data and future direction of the business. Analysts must also be able to conduct seminars that train new managers in various areas that are related to business intelligence.
BI analysts must be proficient in a variety of Microsoft applications, such as Word as well as Excel. Experience with an ERP system like Oracle and SAP is generally considered to be an advantage. It is expected that analysts naturally exhibit superior thinking and decision-making skills regularly throughout their job. In addition, analysts must be able to work in an international workforce that is primarily consumer-oriented.