Reporting & Analytics Manager

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Rosebank, Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Reporting & Analytics Manager to lead reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making within a dynamic financial services environment.

You will guide a high-performing analytics team, partner with senior stakeholders to drive a data-driven culture, implement KPI governance, and advance analytics including ML initiatives to deliver actionable insights to executives.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science or related quantitative discipline.
• Proven experience leading reporting or analytics teams.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and executives.
• Experience developing reporting frameworks and business insights.
• Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning.
• Experience managing projects and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the reporting and analytics capability across the business.
• Deliver meaningful insights that support operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and executives to drive a data-driven culture.
• Develop and implement reporting frameworks, KPI governance, and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team.
• Drive innovation through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Data Visualisation

Advanced Analytics

KPI Governance

Machine Learning

Data Quality

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Actuarial Science / Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Science / Data Science or related quantitative discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Reporting & Analytics Manager to lead reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making within a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance the reporting and analytics capability across the business.
• Deliver meaningful insights that support operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and executives to drive a data-driven culture.
• Develop and implement reporting frameworks, KPI governance, and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team.
• Drive innovation through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification in:
  • Actuarial Science
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Or a related quantitative discipline
• Proven experience:
  • Leading reporting or analytics teams
  • Working with senior stakeholders and executives
  • Developing reporting frameworks and business insights
  • Advanced analytics and machine learning
  • Managing projects and team performance

Technical Skills:

• Python
• SQL
• Power BI
• Data Visualisation
• Advanced Analytics
• KPI Reporting & Governance
• Machine Learning (Scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, Pandas, etc.)
• Data Quality and Stewardship Frameworks

Ideal Candidate:

• A strategic and analytical thinker
• Passionate about data, AI, and innovation
• A strong communicator who can translate data into business value
• An effective leader who enjoys developing people and driving performance
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the business

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg