Commercial Analyst

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is looking for an experienced Pricing Analyst based in Gauteng to drive pricing strategies for mining operations. You will analyse pricing structures, cost drivers and market factors to support commercial decisions.

Responsibilities include developing pricing models, evaluating cost movements, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with Finance, Procurement and Operations to optimise margins.

Qualifications

• BCom degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in pricing, costing or commercial analysis.
• Mining industry experience 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.

Skills

Pricing & Cost Analysis

Cost Driver Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Pricing Modelling

Supplier Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Margin & Profitability Analysis

Advanced Analytical & Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Education

BComm

Job description

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