Operations Business Analyst
Full Time
full time
18 Sep 2025
Cape Town
About the job
What You’ll Be Driving:
- Gather, process, and interpret financial, operational, and sales performance data.
- Create and manage insightful dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI and advanced Excel.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct variance analysis against projections and allocated funds.
- Prepare essential reports for executive review.
- Generate Business Insights & Recommendations: Uncover critical trends, potential risks, performance outcomes, and growth opportunities across various business units. Convert complex data into clear, strategic insights for stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Marketing) to grasp performance metrics and requirements, contributing to overall organizational enhancement.
- Articulate findings and propose solutions with clarity and precision.
- Assist in diverse cross-departmental projects and strategic initiatives.
- Drive Process Improvement: Assess current operational workflows and suggest impactful enhancements. Automate routine reporting and optimize data handling processes.
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in business or financial analytics.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel, SQL, and leading data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Exceptional analytical capabilities, strong problem-solving acumen, and superb communication skills.
- Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or corporate finance functions.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Experience with scenario modeling and robust forecasting techniques.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, high-paced setting.
- Attractive remuneration package and performance incentives.
- Extensive benefits program.
- A supportive, inclusive, and adaptive workplace culture.
