Senior Business Analyst

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their Finance Systems Technology team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves leading a team on strategic projects and driving efficiencies in Business Analysis practices. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of relevant experience, a background in finance processes, and the ability to assess costs and benefits of change initiatives. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting business transformations.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience as a Business Analyst or relevant business experience in finance processes.
• Experience assessing costs and benefits of changes to business processes.
• Knowledge of Retail sector technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Business Analysts on strategic projects.
• Drive efficiencies in Business Analysis practices.
• Evaluate the business environment for strengths and gaps.
• Define desired future state and create a roadmap.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and design engagement strategies.

Skills

Business Analysis

Finance Processes

Robotic Process Automation

Stakeholder Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant IT or Business Degree/Diploma

CA (SA) or similar

Job description

We have a requirement for a Senior Business Analyst within our Finance Systems Technology team.

Be part of dynamic and challenging projects that form part of exciting business transformation for our group!

What we’re looking for in our new BA?

• Relevant IT or Business Degree/ Diploma, CA (SA) or similar beneficial
• 7-10 years’ experience as Business Analyst or relevant business experience in finance processes.
• Familiarity with processes driven by Robotic Process Automation tools
• Demonstrated experience of assessing the costs and benefits of potential changes to business processes
• Knowledge of the Retail sector and broad understanding of traditional and new technologies used in a retail and online environments is desirable
• The type of person who will ask the right questions and probe where needed.
• Self managed
• Able to generate enthusiasm amongst team members whilst innovating change
• Ability to understand, define and document business requirements in a clear manner that is relevant to current or proposed solutions
• Inquisitive and progressive mind set leading to the generation of new and different ideas
• Ability to deal with stressful situations logically and calmly and see them through to a solution

A day in your life?

• Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts on high-impact strategic projects.
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement in Business Analysis practices.
• Provide expert guidance and support in solving complex business problems.
• Evaluate the current business environment to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
• Define the desired future state and create a roadmap to achieve it.
• Assess potential risks and develop robust change strategies to ensure successful transformation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging practices, providing timely recommendations to the team.
• Establish and refine the Business Analysis approach, including governance frameworks, performance improvements, and information management standards.
• Apply lessons learned from previous reviews to strengthen future practices.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and design effective engagement strategies that secure commitment and facilitate adoption of change initiatives.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.