Senior Management Analyst - Strategy & Analytics

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Analyst in Pietermaritzburg to support strategic objectives through in-depth analysis and recommendations. The role covers business operations, performance improvement, and client-facing engagements in a consultancy setting.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of analytics experience, strong Excel/SQL skills, and excellence in reporting and presentations. On-site work in KwaZulu-Natal is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in business/economics/finance or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in business analysis or consulting.
• Proficient with data analysis techniques and tools.
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data to support strategic decisions.
• Develop reports, models, and presentations with findings.
• Plan and execute management consulting projects.
• Identify KPIs and track progress to goals.
• Collaborate with teams and client stakeholders to validate findings.
• Analyze processes and identify efficiency improvements.
• Support business case development and strategic plans.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationships.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of analytical outputs.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

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

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Excel

SQL

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Analyst in Pietermaritzburg to support strategic objectives through in-depth analysis and recommendations. The role covers business operations, performance improvement, and client-facing engagements in a consultancy setting.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of analytics experience, strong Excel/SQL skills, and excellence in reporting and presentations. On-site work in KwaZulu-Natal is required.