Saun S.
Mid-Level Data Analyst
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About
Saun S. is a Junior Business Analyst and Data Analyst based in Johannesburg with over four years of experience supporting improvement initiatives in the financial services and telecommunications sectors. His background includes analysing business processes, designing Excel-based financial tracking systems, and developing automated Power BI dashboards and KPI frameworks to enhance decision-making for sales, finance, and operations. Saun has demonstrated his ability to deliver measurable business outcomes, such as a 15% increase in client revenue and a 20–25% reduction in reporting turnaround. He brings expertise in SQL, advanced Excel, ETL pipelines, and stakeholder engagement, having worked with organisations like Sanlam Life Insurance, Telkom SA, and Simo Sihle Security Services. Saun’s analytical platforms and financial models have supported compliance, revenue analysis, and performance tracking in retail, banking, security services, and insurance environments.
Experience
Business Analyst
Simo Sihle Security Services (Pty) Ltd · 2026 — PresentConducted analysis and organization of unstructured financial data from raw bank statements to form a usable financial dataset. Developed an Excel-based tracking system to monitor income, expenses, and profitability on a monthly basis. Carried out financial analyses for identifying cost drivers, inefficiencies, and revenue trends. Sorted transactions into relevant business categories to enhance cost visibility. Created dashboards to display business performance and aid in decision-making. Provided insights aimed at improving financial control and reporting accuracy.Financial Planner
Sanlam Life Insurance · 2025 — 2026Collaborated with advisors and compliance stakeholders to grasp reporting needs and regulatory requirements. Assessed existing processes across 50 client portfolios, revealing documentation gaps that increased audit risks. Established a compliance tracking framework in line with FAIS, FICA, and FSCA mandates, achieving 100% audit preparedness. Collected and documented business needs for financial reporting and KPI monitoring, standardizing templates and creating automated Power BI dashboards supported by ETL pipelines, reducing manual reporting efforts significantly. Evaluated multi-source financial data for trends, risks, and performance gaps, converting findings into actionable reports for senior advisors. Preserved process documentation, reporting templates, and data definitions to enhance consistent delivery and ongoing improvement within the advisory function.Customer Solutions Consultant
Telkom SA Limited · 2019 — 2024Examined customer and revenue data to pinpoint revenue losses, operational inefficiencies, and performance disparities within 50 corporate accounts, offering recommendations that contributed to increased client revenue. Worked alongside stakeholders in sales, operations, and finance to define reporting requirements and performance metrics. Developed Power BI dashboards and automated SQL-based data pipelines, which enhanced reporting turnaround. Authored and refined SQL scripts for data extraction, transformation, and validation to ensure accurate data for BI and reporting purposes. Supported process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in data flows and reporting structures, leading to more efficient operational reporting. Engaged in stakeholder meetings and performance reviews to translate business needs into data specifications, ensuring alignment of reporting outputs with dynamic business objectives.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)Allendale Secondary School · — — 2014
- Qualified for Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, or Higher Certificate AdmissionInstitution not specified
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