BI Business Analyst (EE)
IT – Analyst, Data Management
Cape Town – Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
YOUR innate analytical mind & drive to solve complex challenges is sought to fill the role of a BI Business Analyst for a reputable Retail Concern. You will perform detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes, and performing User Acceptance Testing. The ideal candidate must have the ability to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users, possess a suitable 3-year tertiary or NQF-aligned qualification with at least 5 years work experience in a BA-related role with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a BIBA role. Your experience should also include Data Lake/Warehouse implementations, preferably both on premise and in the cloud, data design and systems analysis experience in a BI environment & SQL proficiency.
DUTIES:
- Understand, analyse , evaluate and document BI requirements from business, including –
- Analytical processes and the KPIs/measures related to these processes.
- Functional Design of BI solution (reports and dashboards).
- Document and refine BI technical requirements with regards to –
- Data Modelling requirements (reporting and business dimensions).
- Source-to-target mappings.
- Ensure solutions satisfies business analytic needs and functional requirements.
- Work closely with the BI Data Architect(s) and Data Modeller(s) to design and implement BI solutions.
- Perform Functional Testing and data validation of reports and other BI deliverables before presenting to Business Users.
- Assist business during User Acceptance Testing.
- Provide input for BI user training.
- Help business during BI implementations and immediately after “go-live”.
- Provide input to Data Governance and BI Quality Assurance initiatives.
- Remain current with BI industry trends, particularly around BI tools and technologies.
- Establish effective and collaborative partnerships with other BI teams and relevant IT teams (Business Process Analysts, BI source systems).
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification.
Experience/Skills –
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Business Analysis related role and a minimum of 3 years’ experience a BI Business Analyst role.
- BI Business Analysis, data design and systems analysis experience in a BI environment.
- Experience in Data Lake/Warehouse implementations, preferably both on premise and in the cloud.
- Proficient in SQL.
- Knowledge of Business Analysis techniques and methodologies.
- Knowledge of BI and Data Warehouse environments and best practices.
- Good general understanding of the Retail industry and business processes.
- Able to work within the framework of the BI methodology.
Advantageous –
- Business-related qualification, FTI or similar BA qualification.
- AWS Certification.
- Experience in the Retail industry.
ATTRIBUTES:
- High attention to detail coupled with high accuracy.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Possess analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Delivery and solution focused.
- Results driven.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.