Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Generous annual leave

Office in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to transform raw data into actionable insights. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions, and creating insightful reports and dashboards for various business units.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs, ensure data quality, and present findings to management. A strong background in SQL, ETL, data warehousing, and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Admin, IT, CS, Statistics)
• 5+ years in BI, data analysis, or related role
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView
• Strong SQL proficiency for data querying and manipulation
• Experience with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BI solutions (reports, dashboards, visualizations)
• ETL data from multiple sources into data warehouses/data marts
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, KPIs, and insights
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into technical specs
• Maintain documentation for data models, reports, and processes
• Ensure data quality and integrity; train users on BI tools

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable financial services institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join their data analytics team in East London, Eastern Cape. This vital role involves transforming raw data into actionable insights that inform strategic business decisions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions, creating insightful reports and dashboards, and collaborating with various business units to understand their data needs. If you possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of BI tools and methodologies, and a passion for driving data-driven strategies, this is an excellent career advancement opportunity. We foster a culture of continuous learning and provide a supportive environment for professional growth. Your expertise will be key in empowering our client with clear, concise, and impactful data intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Business Intelligence solutions, including reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data warehouses and data marts.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data models, reports, and processes.
• Perform data quality checks and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Train end-users on how to effectively use BI tools and interpret reports.
• Stay current with BI industry trends, tools, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the BI environment.
• Present findings and insights to management and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.
• Proven experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with ETL processes and tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica).
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with statistical analysis or data mining is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement planning assistance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Access to cutting-edge BI technologies and platforms.
• A collaborative and team-oriented work culture.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Convenient office location in East London.

The chance to drive significant business impact through data insights.