Business Analyst - Group Finance

Business Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join Group Finance, supporting revenue and sales performance across a large, multi-entity organisation. This role operates at the intersection of finance and commercial functions and requires engagement with senior stakeholders across business units and geographies.

You will be responsible for gathering, validating, and interpreting commercial data; identifying key drivers of performance; and translating insights into actionable recommendations that inform decision-making at Group level.

The role is well-suited to a candidate who is analytical, structured, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving information needs. Experience or interest in reporting and data-visualisation tools such as Power BI is expected.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this role is between 25,000 and 35,000 ZAR monthly, depending on experience.

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Hybrid working

We recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.

We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyse sales and revenue data across business units to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reports used in Group Finance and senior stakeholder forums.
• Support forecasting processes, pipeline analysis, and periodic performance reviews in collaboration with finance and commercial stakeholders at multiple organisational levels.
• Translate complex data into clear, structured insights and recommendations to support decision-making and performance management.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and evolving reporting needs in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Degree (minimum NQF7)
• Foundational knowledge of business analysis concepts and reporting/data-visualisation practices
• Demonstrated interest or experience in revenue and sales analytics (e.g., KPI tracking, performance reporting, pipeline analysis)
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Excel-based reporting) and willingness to deepen expertise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data quality
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of technical understanding
• Ability to operate independently and prioritise effectively in an environment with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines

We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Our Selection Process

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.

As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.

We are the tech company with people at heart.

Tech is created for people. Our services impact every part of life. We are passionate about understanding your issues, your business, your needs. Our business is built around understanding people, and our employees are empowered to act on this understanding every day.