Business Data Analyst at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

• The Business Data Analyst will accurately record, organise, analyse, and maintain business transactions and administrative data. The role will support management with reliable reports and insights for decision-making while ensuring that business records are complete, accurate, and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate records of all business transactions, including income, expenses, purchases, sales, payments, and other operational activities.
• Collect, verify, organise, and update business and administrative data.
• Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets, transaction logs, and other business records.
• Reconcile transaction records and identify discrepancies, errors, or missing information.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on business transactions and operational activities.
• Analyse business data to identify trends, variances, patterns, and areas requiring management attention.
• Track business expenses, revenues, outstanding payments, and other relevant financial/operational information.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and business performance reports where required.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of invoices, receipts, payment records, purchase records, and other supporting documents.
• Provide accurate data and reports to management to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitor data quality and ensure information is entered accurately and consistently.
• Support general administrative activities, including documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and record management.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of business and employee information.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection, reporting, and administrative processes.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills
• Data entry and data management
• Reporting and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Good communication skills
• Strong administrative and multitasking abilities
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, business administration, operations, accounting support, or a similar role.
• Experience with transaction recording, data management, reporting, and administrative processes.
• Good understanding of business operations and basic financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, data cleaning, and reporting.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or business management tools is an advantage.