Business Intelligence Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sony Music Entertainment Africa Full time

At Sony Music Entertainment, we are passionate about helping our artists succeed in an industry that sees constant change and opportunity for innovation.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing major music label in exciting times and be a part of a dynamic team that is on the frontlines of transforming data into actionable insight to drive success for our artists and improve business value.

Under the direction of the Business Intelligence and Strategy Manager, providedecision support through analytics and insight generation. You must be a curious, driven individual who enjoysdeveloping and implementing custom reporting and/or dashboards based off business need.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about music and the music business, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, incredibly curious, and technically capable with a desire to discover and deliver data-driven business insights.

This role is critical to fuel our data-driven culture and to help us make informed business decisions.

What you'll do:
Utilize analytical and financial models, internal business intelligence, and data tools to assess performance across multiple business areas. Identify trends and present data-driven recommendations to the team and key internal stakeholders.

Design, localise and manage dashboards and bespoke reporting solutions to guide decision makers and help identify opportunities while maintaining data integrity and report accuracyServe as the primary data expert for the labels, collaborating closely with stakeholders in the development, tracking and review of market strategiesKey liaison in understanding data sources, systems and working with teams to implement enhancements to support company data advancement and educationAssist in exploratory work by leveraging new datasets from streaming, digital & tech partners, social media, and digital ad performance dataConduct business case and/or deal scenario modelling / analysis in support of potential investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and new business initiativesWho you are:
You will have 2-4 years of experience as an analystMusic/Media industry experience preferred, but not required.

Candidate expected to demonstrate knowledge of how the music business operates and about the evolving digital landscapeYou have strong analytical and quantitative skills, and demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, creativity in problem-solving, and data-driven decision-makingA detail-orientated, excellent communicator, and enthusiastic collaborator that works well with team members that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsYou have experience in financial analysis, modelling, and presenting outcomes clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.

You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint and have good knowledge of BI and / or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx)


Confident in SQL (other data programming languages are a plus) and have experience with relational databasesAbility to work with technical teams to define business requirements for automated reporting systems.

Passion for music is absolutely required and desire to build a career in the industryAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks at once and work to deadlinesYou are an avid learner and curiousWhat we give you:
You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journeyA modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamworkWe invest in your professional growth & development Equal Opportunities


As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive.

Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.


We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.

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