Business Analyst/Commercial Finance Analyst

The Business Analyst is responsible for providing data and analysis as well as to assist the Commercial Development Manager in projects with an aim to improve the commercial performance of Coloplast South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Business Analyst will act as a support to the different business segments executing commercial processes, projects and initiatives to maximize business impact in South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Main responsibilities are top line business performance analysis and insights generation in our commercial processes with report development, ad-hoc analytics and special projects being central to the role.You will be report to the Commercial Development Manager.Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Frequently follows, analyses, and effectively communicates commercial performance against a set target with a strong focus on accuracy. Identify business trends by utilizing data and draw insights that can be used to strengthen the strategy and processes. Manage data sources, both internal and external, and ensure data integrity to allow insight reporting to facilitate managerial decision making. Assist Com-Ex Manager in all critical business planning and reporting, including developing business intelligence reporting. Coordinate with sales team for ad hoc market information (S&T, Competition, territory sizing, etc). Participates in key strategic projects to improve our commercial performance such as Pricing excellence, Business cases, tools and software, tenders. Own and manage daily CRM (salesforce.com) related activities Collaborates with all other business stakeholders to analyse overall performanceProfessional QualificationsCA(SA)/CIMA or other relevant Finance Degree0-2 years Post Articles experience1-2 years business partnering or management consulting experience advantageousPrevious Pharma or Medtech industry experience advantageous.Excellent numerical skills with an analytical approach to Marketing and the ability to construct fact-based recommendations and business casesStrong business acumen and commercial understandingStrong collaboration skills across functions and culturesFluent in English (written and spoken) – ideally combined with one more languageHighly effective communication and presentation skills in addition to the ability to engage with different cultures in the SA & SSA region Proficient computer skills ( a must) including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Power Bi, Tabular Data Modelling, SQL and Python advantageous.Personal QualificationsLives up to Coloplast Leadership PrinciplesSet high ambitions and challenge your teamBe open and honest about performanceShow visible and decisive leadershipFocus teams on delivering business resultsHigh integrity and ethical behaviour Passionate about Coloplast Mission, Vision and ValuesQuick learner, intellectual capacity with a high degree of common sense, resourcefulness, flexibility, and solution oriented Very organized and structured with the ability to successfully manage deadlines as well as handle ambiguityAbility to balance needed attention to detail with a pragmatic view on opportunity, impact and feasibilityStrong communication skills and ability to interact with different cultures in the SA & SSA regionTeam player with a strong “customer/service” orientationPursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things. Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability. Visit us on Coloplast.com. Watch the film. Follow us on LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook.58803