Job Position: Finance Business Intelligence Analyst
Ref: 4790
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: R28 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
• A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CBAP, or equivalent) is highly advantageous
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Finance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar role
• Experience with financial software applications and systems, and integrations thereof
Experience working with Sage 300, Sage 200 Evolution, Syspro and/or Flowgear would be advantageous
• Advanced skills in SQL and experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity
• Financial acumen: deep understanding of financial principles and metrics
• Technical proficiency: expertise in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik View) and SQL
• Data analysis: strong skills in analysing and interpreting complex data sets
• Experience in developing and managing ETL processes
• Problem-solving: strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
• Attention to detail: high accuracy and precision in data handling
• Communication: ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Project management: capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Strategic thinking: aligning data analysis with strategic goals
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated and adapt to new skills

Key Performance Areas:
• Data analysis and reporting:
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns, and insights
- Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Business Intelligence (BI) tools
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
• Financial systems support:
- Work closely with finance teams to understand system requirements and provide technical support
- Assist in the implementation, maintenance, optimization and automation of finance systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to finance systems and data
• Business analysis:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI and finance systems
- Conduct regular reviews of finance processes to identify areas for improvement
• Data extraction and transformation:
- Extract data from various sources and transform it to meet specific criteria
- Develop ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to streamline data integration and management
- Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies
• Strategic financial insights:
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on data analysis
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders