Data Analyst Finance

Jbedeker; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious impact-driven startup is seeking a data-savvy financial professional to join their team in Cape Town. This unique role offers a USD-denominated salary, flexible hours, and a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. With a focus on data analytics, you will leverage your extensive experience to transform complex data into actionable insights that drive decision-making. As part of this fast-growing business, you will have the opportunity to shape strategies and contribute to significant projects across the continent. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus up to 60%

Eligibility to join ESOP after 12 months

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience in a data-driven or financial role.
• Minimum 70 GPA average from a top-tier South African university.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex data into actionable financial insights.
• Shape decision-making in a mission-driven, fast-growing business.

Skills

Data Analytics

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

Data Management

Data Mining

Data Visualization

Education

Actuarial Science

Data Science

Computer Science

Statistics

Mathematics

Finance

Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Access

SAS

Job description

Job Opportunity: Data-Driven Financial Role in a Startup

If you're an academic high performer seeking a USD-denominated salary, flexible hours, and a hybrid work environment within an ambitious impact-driven startup, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

What we're looking for:

• 14 years of experience in a data-driven or financial role
• A degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or Accounting
• An exceptional academic record with a minimum 70 GPA average from a top-tier South African university
• Strong SQL and Excel skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Python or R is advantageous
• A structured thinker capable of turning complex data into actionable financial insights

The offer:

• A USD-denominated monthly salary based on your qualifications, skills, and experience ($2,500 - $4,000)
• Annual cash bonus of up to 60% of base salary based on personal and company performance
• Eligibility to join ESOP after 12 months, dependent on performance
• Cape Town-based role with a hybrid working model; spend a minimum of 50% of your time at the V&A Waterfront office with flexibility on days and hours

This is a unique opportunity to shape decision-making in a mission-driven, fast-growing business that is scaling across the continent.

Required Experience:

Key Skills: Data Analytics, Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI, R, Data Visualization, Tableau, Data Management, Data Mining, SAS, Data Analysis Skills, Analytics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 14+ years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: USD 2,500 - 4,000