Job Title: Senior Data Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Contract type: Contract (6-12 Month contract)
Hybrid
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing financial data, creating insightful dashboards, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent data visualization skills, and proficiency in tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive business performance.
- Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and other tools to present data insights effectively.
- Perform advanced data analysis and manipulation using Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, and other advanced functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity by performing regular quality checks and audits.
- Generate reports that provide actionable insights into financial performance, operational efficiency, and business opportunities.
- Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes through robust data analysis and visualization.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging tools in data analytics and visualization.
Experience and qualifications:
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ working experience in a similar position
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the finance sector.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and formulas.
- Expertise in data visualization tools, particularly Power BI, with a track record of creating compelling dashboards.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (SQL, Python, R, SAS, AWS, Power BI)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work with large datasets and derive meaningful insights.
- Excellent communication skills to present findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with database querying languages such as SQL is a plus.
- Knowledge of financial principles and experience in analysing financial data is highly desirable.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and storytelling with data.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to new tools and technologies.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Desired Skills:
- Finance
- Banking
- Data Science
- Data Analysis
- Power BI
- Statistics
- Microsoft Excel
- Dashboards
- SQL
- Python
- R
- SAS
- AWS