Business Analyst (Business Intelligence & Data Specialisation)

Creative CFO; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technical solutions. The role focuses on translating data into actionable insights through BI solutions. Strong SQL and BI experience are essential. Join a data-driven team at the intersection of finance and technology, with opportunities for innovative improvements in business processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Proven experience in identifying business process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Implement dashboards using BI tools like Power BI.
• Work closely with Data Engineers on data pipelines.
• Champion data governance and quality across projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements through data applications.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Advanced SQL skills

BI platform experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking a highly analytical Business Analyst to join our data-driven team in Cape Town (remote). You\'ll be the crucial bridge between business stakeholders and technical data teams, translating business needs into BI solutions and data engineering projects. Your role will be instrumental in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across our organisation.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement dashboards using tools like Power BI.
• Work closely with Data Engineers on data pipelines.
• Champion data governance and data quality across projects.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve business processes through innovative data applications.
• Bridge the gap between technical solutions and business value to drive strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in structured problem-solving.
• Advanced SQL skills.
• Experience with BI platforms (e.g., Power BI).

Context

Join our team and you\'ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at the intersection of financial services, technology, and retail. We offer a challenging role where you\'ll leverage your analytical skills, technical proficiency, and business acumen to drive our company forward. If you\'re passionate about turning data into strategy and have a talent for bridging the gap between technical solutions and business value, we want to hear from you!