Operations Business Analyst

Talent Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 456,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to drive growth by analyzing financial data and providing insights. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or similar required.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis needed.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse financial and operational data.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Sales orientation

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Reference
OBA002

Salary
ZAR456,000 - ZAR480,000/annum

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Somerset West

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
15 September 2025

Closing date
26 Sep 2025 21:59

Are you driven by the challenge of solving complex problems, bringing clarity to business needs, and delivering impactful, data-driven solutions? Drive growth and success through identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights that improve financial outcomes, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.

Job 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or similar in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business or financial analysis
• Must be sales orientated
• 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.