Thuli Bamuza

Leveraging my unique blend of banking, telecom, and consulting experience, together with data-driven insight, to lead and scale a bank-wide strategy that enhances client and employee financial outcomes, strengthens the organisation's position as a trusted advisor, and driver of sustainable value through integrated financial education, advisory, and behavior-led interventions. I operate as a Capability Design, Strategy Enablement and Stakeholder Leader with deep expertise in data-driven transformation, enterprise control and governance, and operating model design within complex environments. I plan, design, control and own end-to-end data asset frameworks and projects aligned to business strategy enabling scalable reporting, analytics, and decision-making capability.

Principal Specialist: FP&A Data Analytics, Strategy, Transformation & Governance Manager - Vodacom

(2026)

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives of decommissioning +4800 reports aligned to strategic business outcomes
• Design, gap analysis and alignment of data asset strategies to business and financial objectives
• Design end-to-end data models ensuring alignment across systems, reporting layers, and business units
• Designed 16 dashboards & Cloud based Apps including visualisations, KPI frameworks, and analytics solutions
• Developed KPI frameworks and performance dashboards supporting behavior and performance tracking
• Enabled insight-led decision-making improving customer engagement, service delivery, and business responsiveness
• Visibility and tracking of client tickets through JIRA Performance Dashboards with +80% efficiency rates
• Delivered multi-million revenue growth through deal structuring, pricing strategies, and financial modelling using EDRA Principles
• Acted as a trusted advisor to senior leadership; lead cross-functional teams across IT, finance, and business
• Collaborated with Sales, Product, and Marketing to drive client engagement and growth strategies
• Designed and implemented the 8 pillars of Data Governance Excellence
• Delivered board-level insights and strategic recommendations aligning with influencing senior stakeholders
• Led and coached a team whilst building organisational capability by driving data literacy

MBA - Henley Business School (2025)

Advanced Project Management - UCT (2014)

CA(SA) Membership (2010)

Training Contract - PWC (2006)

BCom Honours - CTA - University of Natal (2006)

BCom - Accounting - RAU (UJ) (2004)

Matric - Parktown Girls High School (2000)