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Commercial Analyst

ExecutivePlacements.com

South Africa · On-site Full-time Mid Level 1mo ago

About the role

SUMMARY:

  • Are you commercially sharp, highly analytical, and obsessed with improving processes and profitability?
  • A dynamic and fast-paced business is looking for a driven Commercial Analyst to take ownership of the full costing function while identifying opportunities to improve systems, efficiencies, and gross profit performance across the business.
  • This is not a “capture and process” role — we are looking for someone who can think commercially, challenge inefficiencies, analyse data deeply, and drive meaningful operational improvements.
  • If you enjoy working with numbers, systems, pricing, margins, and process optimisation in a high-performance environment, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Managing the full end-to-end costing function across the business
  • Analysing project costs, supplier pricing, margins, and profitability
  • Preparing accurate and commercially sound costings within strict deadlines
  • Identifying costing discrepancies, inefficiencies, and commercial risks
  • Driving continuous process improvement and operational efficiencies
  • Implementing and optimising costing systems and applications
  • Developing costing models, reports, and analytical tools for management reporting
  • Collaborating with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Warehouse, and Sales teams
  • Improving visibility, consistency, and standardisation within the costing process
  • Supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial and commercial analysis

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
  • Commercially aware with strong financial acumen
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Process-driven with a continuous improvement approach
  • Confident working independently and taking ownership of functions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Able to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines

Minimum Requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree in:
    • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Cost & Management Accounting
    • Business Management
    • Supply Chain
    • Industrial Engineering
  • 3–5 years’ experience in:
    • Costing
    • Commercial analysis
    • Finance
    • Process improvement
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
  • Experience with costing systems, ERP systems, or commercial applications
  • Solid understanding of costing principles, pricing structures, and GP margin management
  • Experience implementing or optimising systems/applications
  • Exposure to operational or supply chain environments
  • Proven track record improving efficiencies and reducing process bottlenecks

Skills

ExcelERP systems

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