Data Analyst - Africa

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are looking for a Data Analyst, who will be responsible for harnessing the power of data to drive strategic initiatives, optimize business performance and support the organisation's growth and success.  The role holder will be part of the IT & Digital Africa regional team and will collaborate with the IT & Digital Corporate Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement projects focused on data engineering and integration, ensuring seamless data flow between various systems and tools such as Microsoft Azure Datalake, dbt, and Snowflake.
• Develop and maintain intuitive and interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, leveraging advanced DAX to provide deep insights into business performance.
• Provide ongoing operational support to maintain and expand the existing data architecture, incorporating new digital solutions and applications as needed.
• Analyze large datasets to identify relationships between variables, using techniques such as correlation analysis and linear regression to predict and explain business outcomes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support various business initiatives, providing timely and actionable insights.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop data-driven recommendations, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations, reports, and visualizations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and resolve issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Collaborate effectively with multicultural teams across different locations, fostering a cohesive and productive working environment.