Business Analyst

Duties and responsibilities

Work alongside the RISE Group leadership to support business performance by providing data-driven insights that aid in decision making and strategic initiatives.

Support the Head of Operations and Performance in tracking and reporting on key project milestones, deliverables, and performance indicators (KPI).

Analyse sales and marketing reports and suggest strategies for improving business performance

Analyse promotional activities to ensure the funds invested are achieving optimal results, per marketing strategies

Perform strategic analysis and prepare financial models to support strategic planning activities

Work closely with the commercial managers and other commercial team members in providing data-backed recommendations to the client to support effective decision making

Coordinate with finance team to streamline and channel efforts to improve financial performance of the organisation

Provide input in budgeting and forecasting for sales, marketing and business planning to achieve organisational objectives

Evaluation and assessment of new investment opportunities and assist the management in investment decisions

Seek best practices to drive process standardisation in maintaining commercial systems; develop risk plans

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or similar

5+ years of experience in Business/Commercial Analyst or Commercial roles

Critical thinking, analytical skills, and investigative skills

Knowledge commercial statement analysis

Knowledge of basic data analysis tools

Ability to understand and apply statistical concepts to derive insights from financial data

Experience with business intelligence, process management, and CRM tools

Strong interpersonal skills