Job Description

Commercial & Financial Analyst
REF: KK581
Market Related Salary
Brooklyn, Milnerton, Western Cape
The successful candidate will be responsible the commercial and financial analytical requirements of the business.
You will lead, drive and guide the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support 'optimal' business decision making. The aim is to provide actionable insights and trends that empower informed management decisions.
You will form part of a dynamic, cross-functional team environment and use data to drive sales performance and achieve strategic business goals across departments. You will validate findings or test various assumptions, present findings to business partners, and deliver reports with supportive finding and metrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Monitoring performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance
Collating all operational and business data analysis
Creating, monitoring and maintaining weekly, monthly and quarterly operational reports
Supporting and guiding the Management Team and Departments Heads with in-depth analysis of the business and operations
Maintaining BI tool (Qlik Sense) - data management & dashboard development
Improving performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies
Working with business partners to understand the required framework of analytics needs, with data and commercially sound led solutions
Analysing data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform strategies and business decisions
Designing, analysing, testing, documenting and supporting applications consistent with business requirements and specifications and reporting on post-implementation reviews and performance
Generating ad hoc, weekly, and monthly reports using analytical skills.
Contributing to data-driven decision-making processes
Providing actionable recommendations based on data insights to improve marketing, strategies, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance
Understanding consumer behaviour, preferences, and trends - building reports, including commentary and recommendations to increase the effectiveness of initiatives in various operational departments
Evaluating accuracy of suggested solutions and data used to deliver outcomes
Staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in marketing analytics and consumer insights
Continuously finding ways to improve data collection, analysis processes and reporting methodologies
Identifying and sourcing relevant data from various internal systems and external sources to support commercial excellence initiative
Conducting competitor analysis to understand the market landscape and identifying opportunities for differentiation and growth
Monitoring competitor activities and industry trends to stay informed of best practices and emerging technologies
Analysing and mapping the customer journey to identify pain points and opportunities for improving the customer experience
Providing insights to enhance customer touchpoints and drive loyalty and retention
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Mathematics or equivalent
5+ years' relevant experience
FMCG industry experience is an advantage
Advanced MS Office
Qlik Sense