BI and Analyst Manager at Salt South Africa

Purpose: 

• The BI and Analytics Manager provides strategic, analytical, and technical support to the business. The role involves leveraging data to identify key business opportunities and effectively presenting these insights to stakeholders. Additionally, the manager ensures the distribution and successful delivery of BI reports and analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the BI and advanced data analytics strategy and architecture.
• Partner with stakeholders, process specialists, and end-users to gather and document business requirements.
• Define and document requirements for new metrics and reports in collaboration with business teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain reports and analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor, refine, and provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, and other BI tools.
• Identify and address data inconsistencies and errors to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Translate complex data results into clear, written reports, tables, graphs, and charts for management.
• Prepare communication materials that summarize findings and support actionable recommendations.
• Generate ad hoc reports to assist management in analyzing and resolving business issues.
• Promote the use of business intelligence and advanced analytics tools across the organization.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and consistency of reports and analytics.
• Performance and availability of BI tools and reports.
• Effective communication and presentation of insights to business users and management.

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving: Develops logical, innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Business Focus: Prioritizes creating value for business users and fosters long-term partnerships.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively across departments, valuing diverse perspectives for improved outcomes.
• Open Communication: Communicates with clarity and transparency, addressing difficult issues when needed.
• Results Orientation: Proactively pursues goals, utilizing available resources efficiently.
• Domain Knowledge: Demonstrates a strong understanding of BI and data management principles.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to learn new applications, processes, and tools quickly.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and MS SQL Server.
• Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in BI systems and data warehouse management.
• Solid understanding of data principles and practices.