Finance & Process Improvement Analyst

Rewardsco; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial operations firm in Durban is seeking a Finance and Process Improvement Analyst. This role requires strong SQL and BI skills and involves financial analysis, business process re-engineering, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leaders to enhance processes and deliver insights, backed by at least 2 years of relevant financial analyst experience. Benefits include comprehensive health support and access to top-tier amenities, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Support

Access to top-tier resources and amenities

Discounted grocery staples

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a financial analyst role in a sales-led or BPO environment.
• Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
• Experience with business process re-engineering and gap analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver revenue forecasts and cost-to-income analysis.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend solutions.
• Design SQL-based reporting tools and automated dashboards.

Skills

SQL

Business Intelligence

Data Analytics

Financial Analysis

Predictive Modeling

Gap Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)

Job description

We are seeking a commercially and operationally astute Finance and Process Improvement Analyst with strong SQL, BI, and data analytics capabilities to join our Financial Operations and Business Intelligence division.

This role combines business process re‑engineering, gap analysis, and solution management with financial and commercial insight, enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the full value chain.

The ideal candidate will drive revenue enhancements, predictive analytics and modeling, and AI‑powered insights while optimising operational processes.

They will collaborate with business unit leaders to enhance processes, evaluate operations critically, lead change initiatives, and deliver commercially and operationally viable solutions to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Deliver end‑to‑end revenue forecasts and cost‑to‑income analysis at divisional and campaign levels
• Develop and maintain variance reports and profitability models for weekly, monthly, and bi‑annual budgeting cycles
• Analyse key financial levers: sales‑to‑activation rates, revenue per sale, commission efficiency, and cost attribution
• Provide real‑time financial insights to guide sales execution, team deployment, resource allocation, and optimisation

Business Process Re‑Engineering & Solution Management

• Identify operational and financial gaps through gap analysis and recommend solutions
• Redesign business processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance commercial performance
• Implement changes collaboratively with stakeholders and track their impact

Business Intelligence & Operational Analytics

• Design and deploy SQL‑based reporting tools, automated dashboards, and self‑serve analytics
• Monitor and report on key metrics such as agent conversion rates, productivity ratios, and net revenue per agent
• Use BI and analytics to inform decision‑making across the value chain, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks

AI & Data Strategy

• Support AI‑driven analytics, predictive modelling, and campaign simulations to improve financial and operational outcomes
• Translate business needs into data‑led strategies and performance‑enhancing interventions
• Promote a culture of data‑driven decision‑making across the organisation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Data Science, or related field
• 2+ years in a financial analyst role, preferably in a sales‑led or BPO environment
• Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, manipulation, and modelling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SSRS reporting
• Experience in business process re‑engineering, gap analysis, and solution management
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to convert complex data into actionable insights
• Experience in forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis
• Exposure to AI tools or predictive analytics platforms is an advantage

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Commercially and financially astute, curious, and data‑driven
• Detail‑oriented, methodical, and process‑focused
• Strong communicator, confident in presenting findings and solutions to senior stakeholders
• Adaptable and responsive in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to make decisions across the value chain

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Free access to Kaelo Health Medical Insurance, Financial Wellness Support, Mental Health Counselling and on‑site Pharmacy with an in‑house Nurse
• Top‑Tier Resources and Amenities: Work with world‑class technology, enjoy three in‑house restaurants and take advantage of discounted grocery staples

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