Job Description

Commercial & Financial AnalystREF: KK581Market Related SalaryBrooklyn, Milnerton, Western CapeThe 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 varianceCollating all operational and business data analysisCreating, monitoring and maintaining weekly, monthly and quarterly operational reportsSupporting and guiding the Management Team and Departments Heads with in-depth analysis of the business and operationsMaintaining BI tool (Qlik Sense) - data management & dashboard developmentImproving performance by evaluating processes to drive efficienciesWorking with business partners to understand the required framework of analytics needs, with data and commercially sound led solutionsAnalysing data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform strategies and business decisionsDesigning, analysing, testing, documenting and supporting applications consistent with business requirements and specifications and reporting on post-implementation reviews and performanceGenerating ad hoc, weekly, and monthly reports using analytical skills.Contributing to data-driven decision-making processesProviding actionable recommendations based on data insights to improve marketing, strategies, customer satisfaction, and overall business performanceUnderstanding consumer behaviour, preferences, and trends - building reports, including commentary and recommendations to increase the effectiveness of initiatives in various operational departmentsEvaluating accuracy of suggested solutions and data used to deliver outcomesStaying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in marketing analytics and consumer insightsContinuously finding ways to improve data collection, analysis processes and reporting methodologiesIdentifying and sourcing relevant data from various internal systems and external sources to support commercial excellence initiativeConducting competitor analysis to understand the market landscape and identifying opportunities for differentiation and growthMonitoring competitor activities and industry trends to stay informed of best practices and emerging technologiesAnalysing and mapping the customer journey to identify pain points and opportunities for improving the customer experienceProviding insights to enhance customer touchpoints and drive loyalty and retentionREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Mathematics or equivalent5+ years' relevant experienceFMCG industry experience is an advantageAdvanced MS OfficeQlik Sense

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