Management Consultant - Data Analytics & BI

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Confidential Client, a leading management consultancy, seeks a skilled Management Consultant specialising in Data Analytics & BI to join a remote-first team. You will design data strategies, develop models, and build robust BI solutions to enable informed decision-making across diverse clients.

You will work on data mining, statistical modeling, and interactive dashboards, translating insights into actionable recommendations while ensuring data quality and security across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related consulting.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and developing BI solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major BI platform (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense).
• Knowledge of programming languages used in data analytics (Python, R) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience translating data insights to business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics and BI strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Perform data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling to identify trends and insights.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
• Collaborate with clients to translate data needs into technical requirements.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data from varied sources for analysis.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize processes and profitability.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on advances in data analytics, ML, and BI technologies.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical modeling

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Management Consultant specializing in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence to join their remote-first team. This role is instrumental in helping clients leverage their data assets to drive informed decision-making, uncover insights, and achieve strategic business goals. You will be responsible for designing and implementing data strategies, developing analytical models, and building robust business intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in data science, statistics, and data visualization, coupled with excellent communication skills to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for business leaders. This position is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients without geographical limitations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a data expert passionate about driving business value through data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics and business intelligence strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Perform data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling to identify key trends and insights.
• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
• Collaborate with clients to understand their data needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data from various sources for analysis.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize business processes, enhance customer engagement, and improve profitability.
• Present analytical findings and insights clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data analytics, machine learning, and BI technologies.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout all analytics projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related consulting role.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and developing BI solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major BI platform (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense).
• Knowledge of programming languages used in data analytics (e.g., Python, R) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to business users.
• Must be comfortable working in a fully remote, fast-paced environment, with strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Experience working with clients across various industries is an advantage.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including training on new analytics tools and methodologies.
• The ability to work remotely from anywhere, offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Exposure to a wide variety of challenging data analytics projects.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Career advancement into senior analytics or leadership roles.