Head of Analytics

Top Talent Professional Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services provider is seeking a seasoned Pricing Analyst in Johannesburg. The role involves developing pricing strategies, conducting data analysis, and managing product portfolios to optimize revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in pricing roles, strong commercial acumen, and a bachelor's degree in commerce or finance. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with sales and marketing departments, influencing key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in similar role.
• Experience with complex statistical and data modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive pricing strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Analyse data to gain insights into pricing strategies and market trends.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing on pricing strategy implementation.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Strategic Planning

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelors degree in commerce or finance

Job description

The incumbent will provide pricing & decision support to the commercial and marketing team through the modelling and analysis of costs, revenue and other financial parameters to develop competitive pricing and product strategies. The role is also responsible for managing the Postpaid Product portfolio, identifying potential revenue leakages and opportunities to improve profitability and revenue growth. In addition, the role will be responsible for ECL modelling and proactive statistical analysis of information generated from various sources, interpreted for specific relevance and application to the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help to determine competitive pricing strategies to gain market share and achieve revenue goals

Analyse data from multiple sources, develop complex pricing models, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop sales strategies

Assess data from a variety of sources to gain insights into pricing strategies and market trends

Analyse competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability

Track customer engagement to develop effective pricing strategies for products and offerings

Apply statistical modelling methods to determine the potential impact of pricing strategies on profitability

Recommend pricing strategies that align closely with market trends and identify new market segments

Collaborate with sales and marketing departments on developing and implementing competitive pricing strategies

Develop dynamic pricing tools to effectively respond to changing market needs and trends

Prepare and present pricing analysis findings to executives, marketing teams, and sales staff

Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends

Keep abreast of market developments on pricing and product strategies

Manage the product portfolio inline with company strategic objectives

Develop monthly product reports

Analyse product portfolio and identify opportunities for revenue growth or potential leakage

Perform product & pricing competitor analysis and present outcomes, opportunities and potential risks

Work with the company product development team in implementing product changes and enhancements

Forecast revenue and market share based on market trends, production costs, profit margins, and sales volumes

Take responsibility for the ECL model, working with the Finance team to maintain and update

Self-Management

Set an example through personal quality and productivity standards and ways of working with others

Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures

Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands

Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Manages Complexity

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Business Insight

Balances Stakeholders

Ensures Accountability

Organizational Savvy

Strategic Mindset

Drives Results

SKILLS

Action Planning

Data Collection and Analysis

Strategic Planning

Commercial Acumen

Assessment

Pricing the Risk

EDUCATION

Matric

Bachelors degree in commerce or finance, actuarial or statistics preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 10 years experience in similar role

Experience with complex statistical and data modelling techniques