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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BI Analyst Jobs currently open:

BI Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: CTC
Analyze data, build dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions. Experience with Power bi, SQL, and financial services preferred.
3 days ago


Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600000
Are you an experienced Business Intelligence analyst looking for a challenging environment with ample growth opportunities?Here's an opportunity to join a well-reputed company, operating within the Financial Services space.
3 days ago


Senior BI Analyst – Team Lead
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Our Client is seeking a Senior bi analyst – Team Lead to transform data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. This role spans the full lifecycle of data analysis, database development, and reporting while leading a team and ensuring alignment with client and business objectives.
5 days ago


BI Analyst and Architect (Expert) 1790
Location: Menlyn
Salary:
Job Title: bi analyst and Architect (Expert) Seniority Level: 10 years plus3 year renewable contractBased in Menlyn / MidrandHybrid model
11 days ago


Senior BI Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you an experienced Senior bi analyst with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? Our client, based in Bryanston, is looking for a dynamic, results-driven individual to join their team. If you have over 5 years of experience in business intelligence and data analysis, along with a strong background in strategic reporting, data storytelling, and mentorship, this is the perfect oppo...
21 days ago


Data Engineer (BI Analyst/ ETL Developer)
Location: Johannesburg North
Salary: Market related
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer.
60 days ago


Data Engineer (BI Analyst/ ETL Developer)
Location: Johannesburg North
Salary: Market related
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer.
61 days ago


Data Engineer (BI Analyst/ ETL Developer)
Location: Sandton
Salary: R70k - 85k per month
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with SAS, SQL.
61 days ago


BI System Analyst/ Developer: SQL/ Azure/ WIX
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: negotiable
bi System analyst/ Developer: SQL/ Azure/ WIX
3 days ago


Business Intelligence Business Analyst ( BI- BA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Business analyst (bi-BA) for a 12 Month Contract to join our team and play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights. In this position, you will collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data trends, and deliver reporting solutions that drive strategic decision-making. You will leverage business intelli...
13 days ago