Business Analyst

Gsi Talent Solutions Pty; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Analyst in Pretoria to provide data-driven insights. The role involves developing dashboards, analyzing trends, and ensuring data accuracy across various systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years' experience, especially in Microfinance or Financial Services, along with skills in Power BI and SQL. Competitive remuneration package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Business Analyst in a data-driven environment.
• Experience working with Power BI to design and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Proficiency in SQL and data analysis using relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain accurate data reports and dashboards.
• Continuously improve reporting processes and systems.
• Support data warehouse performance and report server functionality.
• Translate business unit KPAs into dynamic reports.
• Analyze performance trends and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Performance analysis

Report development

Trend analysis

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

This role is responsible for aligning, visualizing, and interpreting performance across the organization and its subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate will create dynamic dashboards and reports based on Key Performance Areas (KPAs), interpret trends from multiple data sources, and assess how they align with business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain accurate data reports and dashboards
• Continuously improve reporting processes and systems
• Support data warehouse performance and report server functionality
• Translate business unit KPAs into dynamic and meaningful reports
• Analyse performance trends and provide actionable insights
• Reconcile and report on data from multiple internal systems
• Research and implement best practices in business intelligence and reporting
• Stay up to date with and deploy the latest BI tools and methodologies
• Assist in preparing data for financial valuations
• Develop and maintain acquisition and performance scorecards
• Ensure Board Pack is ready by the 7th of each month
• Deliver daily reports for executive management (EXCO)
• Reconcile active debit orders against active client accounts
• Ensure collection data is reconciled accurately with financial records

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Business Analyst in a data-driven environment, preferably within the Microfinance or Financial Services sector
• Demonstrated experience working with Power BI to design and maintain reports and dashboards
• Proficiency in SQL and data analysis using relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, MySQL)
• Experience in interpreting business requirements and translating them into data models and visualizations
• Proven track record in contributing to data warehouse or enterprise reporting system projects

Technical Skills

• Power BI
• SQL
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Visio

Package & Remuneration

R R per annum