Business process analysts evaluate and evaluates different processes and formulates specific strategies to make use of the analysis to improve the performance of businesses. Analysts gather the necessary data and perform data analysis and keep records of data and analysis to be used in future financial planning. Business process analysts must be a master of strategic thinking and analysis of financials, development of strategies and decision-making. Analysts' duties vary from day to day based on the requirements of the business.
Business process analysts typically operate in offices during normal business hours. They could be employed by a single firm or work as a consultant for several businesses. Business process analysts can be directly under the supervision of a manager for business analysts, or they can work as part of a team under a supervisory level or manager. Although they aren't directly involved with the customer relationship, their role is to improve the relationship between the business and its customers.
The education required by a business process analyst usually requires a bachelor's degree in a related area, like business. Some companies will also consider the combination of a lower education and work experience in the area.