For a customer in Hasselt active across Belgium, we are searching for a freelance Business Analyst who can act as a true IT Business Partner to the organisation - someone who connects business ambition with technology and helps position IT as a strategic partner to the group. You will play a key role in strengthening how IT collaborates with the business: moving beyond defining what needs to be delivered and when, toward understanding why initiatives matter, what value they create, and how they support the Group's long-term strategy. This role is as much about people, influence, and business insight as it is about technology therefore we are searching for someone highly motivated who can inspire. The profile does not necessarily need to be senior either! ResponsibilitiesBuild strong relationships with business stakeholders across the GroupTranslate business strategy, challenges, and opportunities into clear value-driven initiativesAct as a trusted advisor who helps shape priorities—not just capture requirementsIdentify opportunities where technology can enable growth, efficiency, and innovationHelp evolve the role of analysis within IT toward a more strategic and value-focused disciplineSupport functional analysts to look beyond solutions and timelines toward purpose, impact, and business outcomesEncourage critical thinking: shifting conversations from "What are we building?" and "When is it delivered?" to "Why are we doing this?" and "How does this create value?"Support the development of analysis practices, frameworks, and ways of workingFacilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder conversations to uncover underlying needs and driversTranslate business context into meaningful insights for IT teamsChallenge assumptions and solution-first thinking to ensure alignment with strategic goalsEnsure initiatives remain focused on outcomes, not only outputsInspiring and influencingMotivate teams and stakeholders to adopt a broader perspective on value and impactStrong understanding of business operations, strategy, and organisational dynamics ProfileExperience as a Business Analyst, ITBP, or similar roleExperience working in environments where IT and business collaboration is evolving and strengtheningTrack record of influencing stakeholders and guiding teams toward more strategic thinkingStakeholder management and relationship buildingFacilitation and workshop leadershipStrategic thinking and problem framingStrong communication and storytelling skillsAbility to challenge constructively and guide conversations toward purpose and impactIT understandingSolid understanding of IT landscapes, delivery approaches, and solution developmentComfortable working with technical teams and functional analystsAble to balance feasibility with business valueStronger alignment between business priorities and IT initiatives Additional details Seniority: FlexibleStart Date: MarchDuration: Until 31st DecemberExtension: TBCContract: FreelanceLocation: HasseltOnsite Policy: 3-4 days per weekHours Per Week: 40Languages: Fluent DutchInterview Process: 1-2 stages