Business Analyst & Marketing and HR Finance

Inspired Education; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global education group in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst – Marketing & HR Finance to provide strategic financial support across its regions. The role involves liaising with Marketing, HR, and Finance to ensure financial alignment and conducting deep-dive analysis into expenditures. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment aimed at performance and efficiency improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience supporting corporate functions like Marketing or HR.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Marketing, HR, and Finance for financial tracking.
• Support global HR budget and forecast process.
• Provide data-driven insights for cost management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (JD Edwards, Oracle)

IBM Planning Analytics

Job description

Job Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Application Deadline : February 16, 2026

ROLE SUMMARY

• As part of our continued global growth, we are seeking a Business Analyst – Marketing & HR Finance to join our team in Johannesburg. This role will provide analytical and strategic financial support to our Marketing and HR functions across all Inspired regions, playing a critical part in driving efficiency, transparency, and performance across these global corporate areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise between Group Marketing, HR, and Finance to ensure alignment of financial tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Support the global HR budget and forecast process, collaborating with country HR Analysts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Partner closely with Marketing and HR leaders to provide data-driven insights, financial analysis, and advice on cost management, investment planning, and resource allocation.
• Develop and monitor key marketing performance indicators such as ROI to track strategic initiatives and departmental performance.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into global Marketing and HR expenditure to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process efficiencies.
• Review and challenge departmental spend requests, investment proposals, and procurement processes.
• Improve cost-controlling processes and reporting standards across HR and Marketing functions.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving data quality, automation, and financial systems integration.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support on financial reporting tools and budget management processes.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability; experience with ERP systems (preferably JD Edwards, Oracle) and financial reporting tools (e.g. IBM Planning Analytics) is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrable experience supporting corporate functions such as Marketing or HR within an international or multi-site organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly professional, proactive, and able to quickly establish credibility and build strong working relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• The confidence and resilience to thrive in a dynamic global organisation.