Business Analyst / Commercial Finance Analyst

Coloplast; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Business Analyst to support commercial performance in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves analyzing business performance, generating insights, and collaborating with stakeholders on strategic projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant qualifications, and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years post-articles experience required.
• Experience in business partnering or management consulting is advantageous.
• Experience in the pharma or medtech industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze commercial performance against targets.
• Identify business trends using data to inform strategy.
• Assist in business planning and reporting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Business acumen

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA

Relevant finance degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

MS Office

Job description

The Business Analyst is responsible for providing data and analysis to support the Commercial Development Manager in projects aimed at improving the commercial performance of Coloplast South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Business Analyst will support various business segments in executing commercial processes, projects, and initiatives to maximize business impact in these regions.

Main responsibilities include top-line business performance analysis and insights generation through report development, ad-hoc analytics, and special projects.

You will report to the Commercial Development Manager.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring, analyzing, and communicating commercial performance against targets with a focus on accuracy.
• Identifying business trends using data and generating insights to inform strategy and processes.
• Managing internal and external data sources to ensure data integrity for reporting and decision-making.
• Assisting in business planning and reporting, including developing business intelligence reports.
• Coordinating with the sales team for market information such as S&T, competition, and territory sizing.
• Participating in strategic projects to improve commercial performance, including pricing, business cases, tools, and tenders.
• Managing daily CRM activities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to analyze overall performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA)/CIMA or relevant finance degree.
• 0-2 years post-articles experience.
• Experience in business partnering or management consulting is advantageous.
• Experience in the pharma or medtech industry is advantageous.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to make fact-based recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Effective collaboration skills across functions and cultures.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Power BI, SQL, and Python is advantageous.

Leadership and Personal Attributes:

• Aligns with Coloplast Leadership Principles: setting high ambitions, integrity, and delivering results.
• Passionate about Coloplast’s mission, vision, and values.
• Quick learner, resourceful, flexible, and solution-oriented.
• Organized, structured, and capable of managing deadlines and ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Team player with a customer/service orientation.

Coloplast develops products that improve lives for people with healthcare needs. With about 16,000 employees and products in over 143 countries, we are a leading medical device company committed to inclusivity and diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability.