Functional Analyst

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams. We are looking for a Functional Analyst to join a project with one of our clients, a global leader in professional information solutions and software. Operating across more than 180 countries, the company develops technology-driven solutions for industries including Healthcare, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory . This person will work closely with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders, helping translate business needs into clear functional requirements and supporting the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Responsabilities: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear functional requirements. Gather, analyse, and structure requirements for both existing products and new initiatives. Create functional specifications, process flows, and other documentation to support software development. Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring requirements and expected outcomes are clearly understood. Collaborate with Agile delivery teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Identify dependencies, risks, gaps, and potential constraints early in the analysis process. Support development teams by clarifying requirements and providing the business context behind proposed solutions. Communicate technical constraints and solution options clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Develop a strong understanding of the product, business domain, and customer needs. Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardisation of analysis practices, documentation, and processes. Support testing, validation, and the rollout of new functionalities when required. Share knowledge and provide guidance to less experienced team members. 3+ years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst , or in a similar role within a software/technology environment. Strong experience gathering, analysing, and documenting business and functional requirements. Previous experience working closely with software development teams in an Agile environment. Ability to translate business needs into structured and actionable requirements for technical teams. Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and basic software testing principles. Experience creating functional documentation, process models, user stories, or similar analysis deliverables. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Proactive approach to identifying and communicating risks, issues, and improvement opportunities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to take ownership of assigned areas and work autonomously while collaborating within a cross-functional team. Fluent English , both written and spoken. Nice to have: Experience working with enterprise software products. Knowledge of accounting, finance, tax, or related business domains . Familiarity with test automation concepts. Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members. Hybrid working model: 2 days per week at the office; Collaborative and international work environment; Opportunity to work on impactful software products and transformation projects; Exposure to modern technologies, tools, and development practices; Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across different countries and areas of expertise.