BI Analyst (contract role)

Introduction Our client, a leading bank based in Sandton, is looking for an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a BI professional who is passionate about transforming data into meaningful insights, driving reporting excellence, and enhancing business decision-making through innovative Power BI solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving reporting delivery, enhancing dashboard usability and aesthetics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the BI environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports. Deliver meaningful business insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. Lead and drive Power BI transformation initiatives across the business. Improve report design, usability, performance, and overall user experience. Enhance reporting delivery cadence through automation and best practices. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Develop and maintain scalable data models and data pipelines. Ensure data accuracy, quality, governance, and reporting standards are maintained. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the BI landscape. Work closely with technical and business teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions.

 

Minimum Requirements

5–8+ years' experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Data Engineering. Power BI Certification (essential). Data Engineering Certification (essential). Demonstrated experience leading or driving Power BI transformation initiatives. Strong experience developing executive dashboards and business reports using Power BI. Solid understanding of data modelling and data engineering principles. Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Banking or financial services experience will be highly advantageous.

 

Technical Skills

Microsoft Power BI Data Engineering SQL Data Modelling ETL / ELT Processes Data Visualisation & Storytelling Power Query (M) DAX Microsoft SQL Server (advantageous) Azure Data Services (advantageous) Agile Delivery Methodologies

 

Advantageous Skills

Experience with Ab Initio. Exposure to enterprise data platforms and modern BI architectures. Experience improving BI delivery processes and reporting governance.

 

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive BI professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for continuous improvement. You'll be someone who enjoys collaborating with stakeholders, driving innovation, improving reporting standards, and delivering business value through data.

If you have a proven track record of transforming Power BI environments and are looking for your next exciting banking contract, we'd love to hear from you.