Senior Data Analyst

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to lead data analysis and statistical reporting across the macadamia industry. This role is responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights developing interactive dashboards and producing reports that inform strategic operational and industry-wide decision-making

Responsibilities & Duties

• Source analyse and interpret data to meet industry needs.
• Perform extensive data validation and quality assurance on large datasets.
• Test and validate solutions related to data integration.
• Collaborate with data owners and role players to ensure seamless data integration.
• Drive the expansion of the primary database through API connections and historical data submissions (e.g. block census yields locations).
• Liaise between members business users and technical teams to translate data into insights.
• Balance stakeholder requirements with available resources and data capacity.
• Design build and maintain interactive dashboards showing key production financial and industry metrics.
• Develop working filters and user-friendly interfaces for stakeholders.
  Create and assist with reports and statistical analyses tailored to the SAMAC Board members and industry stakeholders.
• Present complex findings through accessible graphs and narratives.
  Document and analyse business and farming-related processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve data management reporting flows and decision-making frameworks.
• Promote and uphold data management principles ensuring secure clean and reliable data.
• Identify and resolve data gaps or inconsistencies.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Perform general administrative duties including handling correspondence scheduling meetings managing communications and maintaining organised records and documentation.
• Support team efforts by contributing to shared goals and tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Data Science Statistics Computer Science Agricultural Economics or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a data analysis or business intelligence role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel SQL Power Query Power BI Dax and statistical tools such as R and Python.
• Proven experience working with large datasets from multiple sources including data integration and API management.
• Experience working with financial agricultural or production-related data is highly beneficial.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work is allowed but regular office attendance is expected. Extended remote work requires CEO approval.
• May require occasional travel to processors or growers for data collection and stakeholder engagement.
• This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer but serves as a central analytics resource delivering reports and statistical insights to all departmental managers.