Commercial Analyst

SUMMARY:
Do you know what drives a price — and what drives profitability?
 
A well-established organisation is looking for a Pricing Analyst to support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis, cost evaluation and supplier negotiations.
 
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded professional to work closely with key stakeholders, analyse cost drivers and help ensure pricing decisions support both competitiveness and profitability.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements BComm 5+ years' relevant experience Proven experience in pricing, costing or commercial analysis Experience within mining is essential Strong understanding of cost drivers and pricing structures Experience with supplier negotiations Strong analytical and numerical capabilities Responsibilities Analyse pricing structures, cost drivers and market-related factors Develop and maintain pricing models and supporting analysis Evaluate cost movements and their impact on pricing and profitability Identify opportunities to optimise pricing and improve margins Conduct detailed costing and pricing analysis to support commercial decisions Engage with suppliers and support supplier negotiations Monitor pricing trends and provide insights to relevant stakeholders Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Operations and commercial teams Prepare reports and recommendations to support pricing strategies Identify pricing risks, variances and opportunities for improvement Key Skills & Competencies Pricing & Cost Analysis Cost Driver Analysis Commercial Acumen Pricing Modelling Supplier Negotiation Financial Analysis Margin & Profitability Analysis Advanced Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Stakeholder Management Attention to Detail Apply Now!! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Accountant (Financial | Management | Cost) Senior Accountant (including Group & Reporting) Financial Manager SAICA | SAIPA | CIMA Graduates For more information contact: Simphiwe Jele Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!