COMMERCIAL AND BD ANALYST

Job Description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial and Business Analyst to provide accurate financial, operational, and commercial analysis across dedicated contracts. The successful candidate will support business decision-making by analysing revenue, costs, contract performance, and operational data, while preparing accurate financial and management reports.

Responsibilities

Prepare and provide accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational analysis packs, including analysis of revenue, costs, expense allocations, invoicing, and contract performance.

Analyse revenue and cost processes to ensure revenue completeness, accurate expense allocation, and effective financial performance across contracts.

Provide detailed commercial and operational analysis, support ad hoc analysis projects, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business performance optimisation.

Requirements

Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field advantageous.

4–5 years' experience in a similar Commercial Analyst, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Operational Analyst role.

Proven experience in comprehensive operational and commercial analysis.

Experience engaging with management-level stakeholders.

Relevant logistics, transport, or supply chain industry experience advantageous.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Experience with TMS, Qlik Sense, Smartsheet, SQL, and Python at intermediate/advanced level.

Strong knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.

Understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles.

Knowledge of relevant software solutions within the logistics environment.

Project management experience advantageous.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

Opportunity to work within an established logistics and business environment.

Exposure to commercial, financial, and operational analysis across multiple contracts.

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and business performance optimisation.