Business Analyst

Hoya Vision Care; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vision care company in Johannesburg is looking for a candidate to drive strategic insights and support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will analyze sales and market data, develop dashboards, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize business performance. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-6 years of experience in financial analysis are required. The role offers a competitive remuneration of 700-750k annual CTC.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in a commercial or financial analysis role, preferably in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Strong experience with financial modelling, forecasting, and commercial analytics.
• Experience working with large datasets using tools like SQL, Python, or Excel Power Query.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, pricing, customer, and product data to support commercial decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and financial models to track business performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and profitability assessments by product, channel, or customer.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Business acumen

Communication and presentation skills

Problem-solving ability

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving strategic insights, supporting data driven decision-making, and enabling profitable growth. Strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration a MUST to optimize business performance and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, pricing, customer, and product data to support commercial decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, financial models, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance and trends.
• Conduct variance analysis (e.g., volume/price/mix) and profitability assessments by product, channel, or customer.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes with detailed financial and commercial inputs.
• Partner with commercial, finance, marketing, and operations teams to evaluate business cases, promotional activities, and investment returns.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Prepare and present insightful reports, recommendations, and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Assist with pricing strategy reviews and customer contract analysis.
• Monitor competitor and market trends to support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data quality, tools, and reporting processes.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field (Honors or Master’s advantageous).
• 3–6 years’ experience in a commercial or financial analysis role, preferably in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Strong experience with financial modelling, forecasting, and commercial analytics.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Experience working with large datasets and using tools such as SQL, Python, or Excel Power Query is an advantage.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of commercial drivers.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills.

Remuneration: 700-750k annual CTC.