BI Analyst

 

Have you been searching for a career that adds in your passion for data with how you can support an organisation? Maybe becoming a business intelligence analyst is what you've been looking for. It is a career path that combines a love for data by analysing data sets within a company and coming up with recommendations that will assist in the company's improvement and growth.

What is a BI Analyst?

A business intelligence (Bi) analyst reviews and analyses data to assist a company in making decisions. The data looks at featured information about a business's sales, revenue, and market intelligence. It also entails information about their respective competitors. After collating the information, a Bi analyst spots any trends and patterns that could help a company improve and shares this data in reports. Based on this data, a Bi analyst would provide recommendations on how a business can improve and grow.

 

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BI Analyst Job Description

BI Analyst Job Overview

They must break down critical business data: to gather and analyse data such as market information, revenue, and sales. BI analysts can also be asked to program tools and data models to help visualise or monitor data. Finding paths for improvement in business practices is vital, including finding market trends to understand how a company might need to adapt its product.

Responsibilities of a BI Analyst

Bi analysts have a wide range of responsibilities that they need to complete. They are often required to work in teams, so the amount of work they need to do depends on how many people are in their group. The following are some of the most common tasks bi analysts are asked to do:

• Analyse data and generate reports
• Identify trends and patterns in data, such as customer behaviour or financial trends
• Prepare presentations for senior management to explain findings and recommendations
• Write code that analyses data and creates visualisations of results
• Conduct research into customers and competitors
• Identify areas for improvement within an organisation's operations

Bi Analyst Qualifications and Skills

A bachelor's degree in a science field is typically required for this position; however, some employers may prefer applicants who have an advanced degree such as a master's degree or doctorate.

Strong communication skills are essential for BI Analysts. They must be able to communicate with colleagues in many different fields, including biology, chemistry and computer science. Experience working with laboratory equipment or statistical analysis software can also be helpful. BI analysts also need strong analytical and problem-solving skills because they analyse large amounts of complex data.

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Senior BI Analyst
Location: Cape Town
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Senior BI Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
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BI Analyst and Architect - 1790
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Hourly
bi analyst and Architect with extensive experience in relational databases (Oracle / PostgresSQL) and ETL and experience in designing, developing and implementing complex solutions with integrations to other technologies and solutions required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng
6 days ago


BI Analyst (Remote)
Location: Pretoria
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Our client is looking for a bi analyst to join a forward-thinking company that is redefining the future of physical retail. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and shape the future of connected retail through data-driven insights.
12 days ago


Data/BI Analyst (Finance and Accounting)
Location: Sandton
Salary: R40 000 based on experience
Our Client based in Sandton is looking for a Data/bi analyst specializing in Finance/ Accounting Salary R480 000 per annum
17 days ago


Senior BI Analyst
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise in business intelligence can make a real impact? If so, we want you to join our team as a Senior Business Intelligence (bi) analyst!
17 days ago


Senior BI Analyst
Location: Centurion
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Senior bi analyst
18 days ago


BI analyst-Marketing
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
Our client, a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, is renowned for delivering outstanding customer service and exceptional value.
18 days ago


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Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
Our client, a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, is renowned for delivering outstanding customer service and exceptional value.
24 days ago


Senior BI Analyst/ Data Architect – Midrand / Semi-Remote – R750 Per hour
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 1440000
Senior bi analyst/ Data Architect – Midrand / Semi-Remote – R750 Per hour
48 days ago