Junior Data Analyst

Junior Data Analyst – KraaifonteinFMCG / Retail & WholesaleFull-time | On-site Our client, a leading company within the FMCG retail and wholesale industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain exposure to financial, operational, and commercial data within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing sales, stock, and financial data to identify trends and actionable insights
• Monitoring inventory movement and highlighting risks or opportunities
• Preparing regular reports, dashboards, and management information for stakeholders
• Supporting the development and maintenance of reporting tools and business intelligence solutions
• Performing data validation and ensuring accuracy across reporting outputs
• Assisting with forecasting, planning, and business performance analysis
• Collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and IT teams to support reporting needs
• Responding to ad hoc data requests and business queries

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field
• 0–2 years’ experience in a data, reporting, finance, or analytics environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar tools advantageous