Lead Data Analyst, Digital Transformation & BI (Microsoft)

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri is seeking a highly analytical Data Analyst to lead the analysis and design phases of digital transformation projects, with a strong emphasis on finance and IT principles and a focus on Microsoft technology offerings.

The role involves collaborating with clients to understand current processes, architect solutions, define future-state BI strategies, and drive innovation while ensuring data accuracy and comprehensive solutions across people, process, and technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in data analysis and digital transformation.
• Proven experience working with financial systems and financial system integrations.
• Expertise in data warehousing.
• Excellent analytical, system design, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and utilize banking information.
• Proactive in identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.
• Strong skills in translating and simplifying complex requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong inclination towards automation and optimization of routine tasks.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines and ambiguity.
• Multitasking across priorities.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with conceptual thinking and problem-solving.
• Natural curiosity and passion for technology.
• Mastery of data analytics: profiling, scoping, and data quality.
• Proficiency in business writing.
• Understanding of Governance, Risk, and Controls.
• Familiarity with IIA standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and software/systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and design phase of digital transformation projects, focusing on financial and IT domains.
• Engage with clients to understand existing business processes, architecture, and reporting mechanisms.
• Define and document future-state reporting and business intelligence requirements for clients.
• Identify and define new application or process requirements when current systems do not meet client needs.
• Conduct workshops and collaborate with key enterprise clients to gather and interpret requirements.
• Define, document, and present proposed solutions back to clients using business analysis frameworks.
• Liaise with project management, scrum masters, development teams, modeling teams, and BI teams to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Prioritize and maintain the accuracy of all delivered solution content.
• Develop solutions that integrate people, process, and technology.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks and challenges associated with solution implementation.

Skills

Data analysis

Digital transformation

Financial systems

Data warehousing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft technology

Communication

Governance, risk, and controls

Business analysis frameworks

Tools

Microsoft technology offerings

BI & reporting tools

Job description

Indsafri is seeking a highly analytical Data Analyst to lead the analysis and design phases of digital transformation projects, with a strong emphasis on finance and IT principles and a focus on Microsoft technology offerings.

The role involves collaborating with clients to understand current processes, architect solutions, define future-state BI strategies, and drive innovation while ensuring data accuracy and comprehensive solutions across people, process, and technology.