Financial Systems and Data Analyst

Introduction

Well known Importer of Parts with a Distribution Network throughout Southern Africa, requires an analytical, highly proficient Financial Systems and Data Analyst to act as a bridge between a Company’s Finance Department and its Technical IT Infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your primary role will be to manage, maintain and optimise the Software and Data Pipelines used for strategic decision-making.

Core Responsibilities: • Translate complex Financial Business requirements into Technical System Design Specifications • Plan and execute UAT to ensure System Updates are accurate • Extract clean and transform data from multiple sources (SQL Databases, CRM, Warehouse Management System, ERP System) to ensure accuracy • Reconcile Financial Data across different Platforms to maintain “single version of the truth” • Build and maintain Automated Dashboards using PowerBI / Tableau • Develop complex Financial Models • Oversee the configuration and rollout of Financial Tools as required

This Position offers high visibility and impacts Company Performance, as it combines complex data manipulation with strategic decision-making. It offers career growth and exciting technical challenges, which will make you pivotal in this high-energy, high-growth Company.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements: • Suitable Tertiary Qualification • Excellent knowledge of Financial Data and Systems • Excellent SQL experience • Advanced Excel Skills • Extensive knowledge of Data Warehouse and Data Analytics Tools and Principles • Business Automation and Robotics knowledge in the Financial Environment • Understanding Financial, Accounting and Management Reporting Principles and Processes • Project Management Skills