Commercial Business Analyst

Aeciminingchemicals; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking a Commercial Business Analyst to join our Plant Health team in driving analytical rigor, reporting excellence, and commercial intelligence. You will own critical business reporting, support sales planning, and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the organization.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with dashboards and KPI frameworks, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with post-matric qualification in business analytics or related field.
• 3–5 years in Sales Operations, Commercial Analyst, or Business Analyst roles.
• Experience producing management reports, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute routine and ad hoc commercial reports.
• Monitor performance against targets and KPIs.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.
• Provide reporting and analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Assist forecasting, planning, and performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI frameworks.
• Coordinate business improvement projects and milestones.
• Promote data-driven decision making.
• Engage stakeholders and present findings clearly.

Skills

Data analysis

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Dashboard development

KPI tracking

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Commercial analysis

Education

Post-matric qualification in Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Job description

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Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful business insights? Do you thrive in a commercial environment where analytical thinking, reporting excellence, and strategic decision-making drive success? We are seeking a highly motivated Commercial Business Analyst to join our Plant Health team and play a key role in supporting our National Sales and Commercial functions.

Purpose of the Role

The Commercial Business Analyst is responsible for driving analytical rigour, commercial intelligence, and operational execution across the business. This role will own the production and distribution of critical business reporting, track growth initiatives, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, ensuring that business insights translate into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Reporting & Analysis

• Compile, analyse, and distribute routine and ad hoc commercial reports.
• Monitor business performance against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed data analysis.

Business Insights & Decision Support

• Provide accurate reporting and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Assist management with forecasting, planning, and performance reviews.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis where required.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting dashboards and performance measurement tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting platforms.
• Track and report on key business metrics.
• Support commercial and sales teams with reporting, analysis, and administrative requirements.
• Assist with sales planning, target tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Provide analytical support for commercial initiatives and campaigns.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate business improvement and commercial projects.
• Monitor project progress and report on milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and business processes.
• Assist in implementing approved process improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to information requests and provide professional support.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Grade 12 with a post-matric qualification in Business Administration, Commerce, Data Analytics, Agricultural Business, or a related field.
• Project Management qualification or accreditation (Prince2, PMP, etc.) will be advantageous.
• Additional training in Data Analytics, BI tools, or Continuous Improvement methodologies will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Sales Operations, Commercial Analyst, or Business Analyst role.
• Proven experience producing and maintaining management reports, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the Agricultural, FMCG, or related industries will be advantageous.
• Business analysis and reporting
• Data analytics and interpretation
• Dashboard development and KPI tracking
• Advanced Excel and BI tools
• Project coordination and management
• Commercial and financial analysis
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• High levels of professionalism and integrity
• Strong judgement and decision-making ability
• Passion for continuous improvement and learning