Senior BI Analyst: Transform Data into Strategic Insights

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum is seeking a Senior BI Analyst to translate business needs into actionable insights by gathering, cleaning, and analyzing data from diverse sources. You will design data models, develop ETL processes, and build dashboards for stakeholders across the organization.

The role requires 5–8 years in BI or data analysis, strong SQL proficiency, and experience with Tableau/Power BI/Looker. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in business intelligence or data analysis.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and data modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Experience with at least one BI visualization tool (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with cloud-based data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, R) is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into specific data and reporting requirements.
• Data Collection & Preparation: Identify, collect, and clean data from various sources ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Data Modeling & Warehousing: Contribute to the design and maintenance of data models and data warehouses, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• ETL Processes: Develop and maintain ETL processes to move data from source systems to the data warehouse.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
• Report & Dashboard Development: Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools to visualize data and communicate findings effectively.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of BI solutions and identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for data sources, ETL processes, reports, and dashboards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest BI trends, tools, and techniques.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Snowflake

BigQuery

Redshift

Python

R

Job description

Momentum is seeking a Senior BI Analyst to translate business needs into actionable insights by gathering, cleaning, and analyzing data from diverse sources. You will design data models, develop ETL processes, and build dashboards for stakeholders across the organization.

The role requires 5–8 years in BI or data analysis, strong SQL proficiency, and experience with Tableau/Power BI/Looker. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and effective communication are essential.