Senior Commercial Analyst

The Senior Commercial Analyst is a vital part of our strategic decision-making team, providing in-depth analysis, insights, and recommendations that drive business growth and profitability. This position requires a highly analytical individual with a strong understanding of financial metrics and commercial principles to assess market trends, evaluate business opportunities, and shape our commercial strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a balance of technical expertise and business acumen, ensuring that they can not only crunch numbers but also tell the story behind the data. By collaborating with finance, marketing, sales, and senior management, the Senior Commercial Analyst will play a key role in shaping our company's commercial strategies in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed commercial and financial analysis to support business decision processes.
• Develop models to evaluate potential business opportunities and commercial strategies.
• Identify trends and insights through data analysis to inform strategic planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and provide insightful analysis.
• Prepare financial projections and budgets to assist in strategic planning initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and competitor strategies to inform competitive positioning.
• Generate detailed reports and present findings to senior management to support decision making.
• Assist in the development of pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Support the preparation of business cases and product development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business forecasts and planning.
• Lead projects aimed at improving cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Stay up-to-date on industry changes and new statistical modelling techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial or financial analysis role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis software is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting analysis and insights to stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Proven track record of developing models and providing strategic business recommendations.
• Experience in the FMCG sector is an added advantage.
• Critical thinking and ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work output.