Commercial Business Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007164/PaB

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about turning data into commercial insights that drive business growth?

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business to unlock opportunities.

This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.

Responsibilities:

Analyse sales, margin, pricing, customer, and product data to guide strategic decisions.
Build and maintain dashboards, models, and KPIs to track performance and identify trends.
Conduct variance and profitability analysis across products, channels, and customers.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning with accurate financial inputs.
Collaborate with commercial, finance, operations, and marketing teams on business cases, promotions, and investments.
Assess risks and opportunities, highlighting areas to improve profitability.
Present reports and executive summaries to senior leadership.
Contribute to pricing reviews, customer contracts, and market/competitor analysis.
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, tools, and reporting processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or similar (Honours/Masters advantageous).
3–6 years’ experience in commercial/financial analysis.
Proven ability with financial modelling, forecasting, and advanced analytics.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, QlikView) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) preferred.
Experience with large datasets and tools such as SQL, Python, or Excel Power Query advantageous.
A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate insights clearly.

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