Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst - SPAR Group

A position has become available for a Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst - Finance to join our dynamic team.

Job description

The purpose of the Senior BI Analyst – Finance role is to lead the implementation of SAC Planning using SAP BW / BI to produce comprehensive specifications and build automated performance dashboards. The role is responsible for technical support, monitoring of SAP BW / BI system performance and ongoing maintenance within the environment. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide Business Data analytics and insights for the customer.
• Translate business needs and business questions into detailed technical and functional specification document.
• Build automated performance trackers and dashboards.
• Provide Business Reports & Planning.
• Contribute to the SPAR data dictionary and business reference materials.
• Provide Business Stakeholder Engagement and Support.
• Support and train users through onboarding and upskilling using data analytic tools, including SAC Planning.
• Deliver Data Analytics Tools and Process Management to expand the types of analytical approaches.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, IS, or Computer Science (a Degree or 3-year qualification is preferred).
• At least 7 years experience in data analytics.
• Proven experience in business analytics, stakeholder management, and project leadership.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements: 

• Good working knowledge of SAP modules including Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Plant Maintenance.
• Strong retail knowledge.
• Deep understanding of SAP Finance modules and financial planning processes, as well as SAC Planning.
• Strong skills in data modelling, ETL processes, and proficiency with SAP Analytics Cloud and other BI tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity.
• Must have a high-stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team-orientated manner.
• An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems.
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational.
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills.
• Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail.
• Quality-orientated and self-driven to achieve results.