Business Analyst

Malander; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support finance-related initiatives. This role involves bridging the gap between business needs and technology by gathering requirements, analyzing data, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will assist in the development of financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring timely delivery of projects while monitoring key performance indicators. If you are passionate about data and finance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in business analysis or financial operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to document business requirements.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Excel Proficiency

Financial Modelling

Data Visualisation (Power BI, Tableau)

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Certification in Business Analysis

Certification in Project Management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Xero

SQL

Python

Job description

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• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to support the planning, execution, and optimisation of finance-related initiatives. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology, ensuring the successful delivery of financial projects by gathering requirements, analysing data, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the finance, marketing, operations and HR and document business requirements for business wide projects.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation.
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and tracking to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Work with stakeholders to define and document financial workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Developing automated dashboards and tools to monitor and measure core business level Key Performance Indicators
• Monitoring
• Liaise with the executive team to highlight areas in which Key Performance Indicators, project timelines and core metrics are not being met, and working with the executive team to develop actionable plans to remediate.
• Assist in risk management, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Communicate project updates and insights to senior management and key stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in business analysis, financial operations, or project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Proficiency in preparing presentations and presenting to the executive team
• Experience with financial systems (Xero, or similar) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years working experience
• A finance or business degree, with certification in Business Analysis, Business Administration or Project Management
• Experience in a consulting environment is a plus
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools is a plus.