Business Analyst at Distell

Job description

We require the services of a skilled Business Analyst, based at Pretoria-East, reporting to the Financial Manager: Northern region and with a key business partnering relationship with the GM: Sales. The position will be mainly focused on supporting the Sales division within the region.

You Will Be Required To Do The Following

• Co-ordinate the Regional Sales business planning process in line with DMOS process;
• Management of Sales Opex and Capex budget for the Sales environment;
• Support H.O. S.A. Finance in managing Regional Sales DVC, including scenario planning and execution as well as budget control;
• Conduct analytical reviews, do feasibility studies and make proposals for improvement to profitability;
• Assist the Sales team in managing and improving customer profitability and Gross Income;
• Ensure accuracy of Master data for regional sales;
• Ensuring governance of all contracts for sales deals;
• Maintain discipline for financial processes and procedures within the regional Sales environment;
• Manage reporting processes within the region;
• Maintain sound internal controls within the sales environment.

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience / skills / qualifications:

• A relevant Commercial Degree i.e. B.Com (Management Accounting) and/or studying towards CIMA
• Minimum 3-years proven commercial experience
• Computer literate in MS Office packages & SAP and Excel on advanced level
• Good interpersonal skills, able to energise, lead and influence others
• Must be innovative and self driven
• Must have strong analytical ability
• Must be able to work under pressure
• The individual must be prepared to travel within the region

Reference number: 7202 Closing Date: 25 July 2017

Preference will be given to PDI candidates in line with Distell’s National EE plan.