BI Team Lead: Lead Analytics, Build Impactful Dashboards

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced Head of Business Intelligence to lead and mentor BI teams, shaping analytics strategy and governance across the organisation.

You will design and optimise dashboards and reports, translate data into actionable insights, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive business decisions. The role requires strong SQL, Power BI/Tableau/Qlik, and data warehousing expertise, with a passion for innovation and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in BI, data analytics, or data warehousing.
• 2+ years' experience leading and developing BI teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar BI platforms.
• Strong SQL skills with data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful reporting, analytics, and dashboards.
• Passion for innovation and staying ahead of BI trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire BI teams to deliver analytics solutions.
• Develop and drive BI strategies that support business goals and decision‑making.
• Design, build, and optimise dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify reporting and analytics requirements.
• Oversee data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across BI platforms.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes and analytics capabilities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate insights effectively.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and BI best practices.

Skills

BI leadership

Data analytics

Data warehousing

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

SQL

ETL

Data modelling

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced Head of Business Intelligence to lead and mentor BI teams, shaping analytics strategy and governance across the organisation.

You will design and optimise dashboards and reports, translate data into actionable insights, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive business decisions. The role requires strong SQL, Power BI/Tableau/Qlik, and data warehousing expertise, with a passion for innovation and industry trends.