Senior Business Data Analyst

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

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Senior Business / Data AnalystLocation: Rosebank (Hybrid Mondays Tuesdays & Thursdays)Engagement Duration: January 2026 December 2026Salary / Contract Rate: Market relatedOverview:Our client in the Financial Services sector is looking for a Senior Business / Data Analyst to support the Finance Mod...