Finance & Process Improvement Analyst (SQL, BI & Commercial Analytics)

Rewardsco; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness

On-site amenities

Job summary

Rewardsco is seeking a commercially and operationally astute Finance and Process Improvement Analyst to join our Financial Operations and Business Intelligence division. You will leverage SQL, BI, and data analytics to drive data-driven decisions across the full value chain.

The role combines business process re-engineering with financial insight, enabling data-driven decision-making and AI-powered insights to optimise revenue and operations.

Qualifications

• Commercially and financially astute with a data-driven mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in financial planning & analysis and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end revenue forecasts and cost-to-income analysis at divisional levels.
• Develop and maintain variance reports and profitability models for budgeting cycles.
• Provide real-time financial insights to guide sales execution and resource allocation.
• Design and deploy SQL-based reporting tools, dashboards, and self-serve analytics.
• Lead gap analysis and redesign business processes to improve efficiency and cost.

Skills

SQL

BI

Data analytics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a commercially and operationally astute Finance and Process ImprovementAnalystwith strong SQL, BI, and data analytics capabilitiesto join our Financial Operations and Business Intelligence division.

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

The ideal candidate will drive revenue enhancements, predictive analyticsand 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.

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.

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Free access to Kaelo Health Medical Insurance, Financial WellnessSupport, 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 andtake advantage of discounted grocery staples