Operation Business Analyst

Red Ember Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Business Analyst to support a client in Somerset West. The role involves data analysis, developing dashboards and reports, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in finance or business, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business or financial analysis.
• Experience in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) or corporate finance.
• Exposure to scenario modelling and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse financial and operational data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports.
• Track KPIs and provide variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in SQL

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire an Operations Business Analyst for our client based in Somerset West.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse financial, operational, and sales data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
• Track KPIs and provide variance analysis against forecasts and budgets.
• Do required reports to management.
• Business Insights & Recommendations.
• Identify trends, risks, results, and opportunities across departments.
• Translate data into strategic insights for customers.
• Support performance of the group.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Marketing teams to understand results and needs.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Process Improvement.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend enhancements.
• Automate recurring reports and streamline data workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business or financial analysis
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) or corporate finance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Exposure to scenario modelling and forecasting.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.