Business Process Engineer

Humankind Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Gauteng is seeking a Business Process Engineer to optimise processes and drive data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or data analysis and over 3 years of experience in process improvement. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration, influencing strategic decisions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in process improvement, business analysis, or finance operations.
• Strong analytical toolkit confident working with Excel, Power BI, SAP, or similar systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across business units.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve business and finance processes across the organisation.
• Drive process standardisation, automation, and policy enhancement.
• Deliver data-driven insights through dashboards, models, and reports.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Education

Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or similar

Tools

SAP

Visio

BPMN

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Are you a numbers-driven thinker with a knack for process optimisation and a passion for analytics? We're looking for a Business Process Engineer to join a dynamic, high-performance team within a leading financial institution.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and wants to influence strategic decisions through data, process innovation, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do :

• Analyse and improve business and finance processes across the organisation.
• Drive process standardisation, automation, and policy enhancement.
• Work closely with finance, risk, audit, and operations teams to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Deliver data-driven insights through dashboards, models, and reports.
• Evaluate current processes using analytics and statistical methods to propose sustainable improvements.
• Support change management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-departmental alignment.

What We're Looking For :

• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or similar.
• 3+ years experience in process improvement, business analysis, or finance operations.
• Strong analytical toolkit confident working with Excel, Power BI, SAP, or similar systems.
• Understanding of finance cycles, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across business units.
• Bonus: Experience with process modelling tools (e.g., Visio, BPMN, Lean Six Sigma) or automation tools.

Why Join ?

You'll be part of a future-focused environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to C-suite decision-making, cross-functional problem-solving, and the opportunity to shape how the business runs—all while leveraging your finance and analytics background.