Data Analyst (mTek) at Founders Factory Africa (FFA)

Role Overview

• We are looking for a talented Data Analyst to join our team and play a critical role in transforming raw data into actionable insights. As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining data pipelines, developing data models, and setting up reporting dashboards to help drive data-informed decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to collect, process, and organise data from various sources
• Build information systems and use analytical techniques that enable management to monitor and forecast trends while evaluating risks
• Measure the effectiveness of commercial programs and pricing and suggest opportunities
• Create, optimise and automate ETL processes to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design data models to support business needs
• Develop, implement, and maintain reporting dashboards using visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, or others
• Automate reporting emails to deliver key metrics and insights to stakeholders on a regular basis
• Write complex SQLand MongoDB queries and scripts to extract, transform, and load data efficiently
• Perform data quality assessments and implement data cleansing and validation procedures
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• (Master's degree is a plus)
• 3-5 years’ experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering or in a startup or high-growth environment
• Expert proficiency in MongoDB, SQL and experience with spreadsheet tools
• Strong knowledge of ETL tools and processes
• Proficiency in data modelling and database design
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools, such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, or similar
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data technologies (e.g., Spark) is a plus