BI Analyst (contract role)

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.