Commercial Analyst – Costing & Process Improvement

Commercial Analyst | Costing, Margins & Process Improvement
 
📍 Durbanville, Western Cape
💰 Market Related 

Are you a commercially minded analyst who enjoys turning data into profitable business decisions?
We are seeking a Commercial Analyst to take ownership of the costing function while driving process improvements that enhance profitability, efficiency, and operational performance across the business.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, analysing margins, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing practical solutions that make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the full costing function
• Analyse product, project, and supplier costs to ensure profitability
• Monitor pricing structures, gross profit margins, and commercial performance
• Identify costing discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop meaningful reports and analytical tools to support decision-making
• Improve costing processes, systems, and reporting efficiencies
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, and Sales teams
• Support business growth through accurate financial and commercial analysis

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain
• 3–5 years' experience in costing, commercial analysis, finance, or process improvement
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience working with ERP or costing systems
• Solid understanding of costing principles, pricing structures, and gross profit management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities