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Senior Business Data AnalystBelieve Resourcing • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Business Data Analyst

Senior Business Data Analyst

Believe Resourcing • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
11 days ago
Job description

Senior Business / Data Analyst

Location : Rosebank (Hybrid Mondays Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Engagement Duration : January 2026 December 2026

Salary / Contract Rate : Market related

Overview :

Our client in the Financial Services sector is looking for a Senior Business / Data Analyst to support the Finance Modernisation Programme within the Data Architecture Enablement and Standardisation stream. The successful candidate will play a key role in operationalising the Finance Data Strategy guiding the replatforming of finance data to cloud architecture and driving alignment with enterprise data governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Document the current-state data integration landscape for subledger and related systems (SAP and non-SAP).
  • Define a detailed target-state data architecture aligned with the approved cloud strategy.
  • Develop and maintain a roadmap for source data integration into the subledger via strategic cloud patterns.
  • Refine and advance finance data standards to support subledger and cloud provisioning requirements.
  • Consistently apply data and integration standards across all source systems.
  • Establish processes and guidelines for strategic cloud architecture data harmonisation and data quality management.
  • Estimate effort for data replatforming and migration activities.
  • Prepare and guide physical migration and decommissioning plans for existing data repositories.
  • Deliver clear and concise documentation for architecture standards and transformation rules.
  • Provide regular progress updates and maintain issue and risk logs.

Technical Skills :

  • Microsoft Purview (catalogue lineage glossary data quality)
  • Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Factory Synapse Power BI
  • SQL and Python for data analysis and transformation
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture (Azure preferred)
  • Experience with Finance data modelling subledger integration and data flow documentation
  • Familiarity with Medallion Architecture principles and replatforming best practices
  • Deliverables / Outputs :

  • Clear documentation of current and target-state data architecture
  • Defined transformation rules and migration plans
  • Advanced finance data standards and governance artefacts
  • Regular status and issue reports to ensure transparency and progress tracking
  • Commercial value delivery aligned with 2026 programme objectives
  • Success Criteria :

  • Timely and accurate analysis and documentation
  • Positive feedback on collaboration and communication
  • Delivery of tangible value by end of 2026
  • Improved data standardisation and integration maturity across Finance
  • Behavioural Competencies :

  • Analytical and strategic thinking
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Collaborative and self-motivated approach
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
  • Integrity adaptability and a results-driven mindset
  • Experience & Qualifications :

  • 58 years experience in data analysis data management or business analysis within Finance or Enterprise Data environments
  • Strong experience in cloud data replatforming data governance and Finance system integration
  • Experience in large-scale transformation programmes within the Financial Services industry
  • Relevant certifications preferred : Microsoft Fabric Data Analyst / Azure Data Engineer / CDMP
  • Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Contract

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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