Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is home to more than 20 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently Equity Bank Rwanda is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Business Analytics Manager.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS MANAGER
The Job Description
Position Title: Business Analytics Manager
Position Grade / Job level: Senior Manager
Reports To Head of Finance
Function / Department: Finance Department
Job Location: Equity Bank Rwanda - Head Office
The role Purpose
Lead the design, development, and implementation of critical financial business intelligence initiatives and projects for the Group that contribute to strategic decision-making, including development of performance dashboards and predictive analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of databases, data tables, and data warehouses for performance reporting.
- Automate data updates from ERP, Finacle, and other sources.
- Drive data clean-up initiatives and align chart of accounts to reporting dimensions.
- Support ERP reporting framework alignment to organizational dimensions.
- Collaborate with IT to develop dashboards for Group and subsidiary leadership.
- Generate insights on customer behavior and performance trends for strategic decisions.
- Support budgeting and planning through forecasting and budget disaggregation.
- Assess ROI from new products, services, and marketing initiatives.
- Provide data for reconciliation and GL monitoring systems.
- Customize dashboards for mobile devices using tools like Power BI.
- Design KPI dashboards for non-banking subsidiaries.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Core Accountabilities and Deliverables
- Financial: Accurate and timely reporting for budgeting and forecasting.
- Processes: Streamlined data integration and reporting frameworks.
- Systems: Robust BI tools and dashboards for decision-making.
- Customers: Internal stakeholders across Group and subsidiaries.
Key Decisions Made by Made by the Job-Holder (Not Recommendations) and how often
- Data architecture and dashboard design choices.
- Prioritization of analytics initiatives and reporting enhancements.
- Choice of automation tools and solutions for different use cases
- Work allocation to BI and Analytics team members
Complexity Expected in the Role (e.g., Multiple countries, Cross-functional responsibilities, Delivering through other third parties, etc.)
- Multi-country operations, cross-functional collaboration, and integration of diverse data sources.
- Timely delivery of recurring reports, dashboards and insights despite underlying data and system challenges Critical Relationship/Stakeholders/Contacts
- Internal: Group Finance, IT, Subsidiary Finance Teams, Executive Leadership, Commercial Teams and Strategy office.
- External: BI tool vendors, consultants, regulatory bodies.
Key Technical Skills & Leadership competencies
- Advanced data analytics and visualization (Power BI, Oracle BI).
- Data operations automation via Python
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Leadership in cross-functional projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Commerce, Data Science, or related discipline.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- CPA/ACCA qualification preferred.
- 5–8 years in business analytics and/or management reporting.
- Exposure to senior executives and directors.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and BI tools.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ownership, accountability, and integrity
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job opportunity you are applying for as subject of your email through the link below by 30th May 2026. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae (in Word version or Pdf version not Pdf image), copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, and daytime telephone contact and email address. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply Click here : https://equitybank.taleo.net/careersection/int_new/jobsearch.ftl?ftlcompclass=LoginComponent&lang=en
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.
