Analyst, Commercial & Business Development

What you'll be doing?

Regular Management Reporting

Develop and maintain reports and analyses to support business objectives and daily operations, adapting as needs evolve.
Identify potential risks and business opportunities, providing management with actionable recommendations to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Create and present comprehensive reports and presentations to management, effectively communicating findings and recommendations.

Financial Planning & Strategy

Engage in annual budgeting, R1, R2, monthly forecasting, and strategic planning exercises focused on store and category forecasts.
Collaborate with store operations to plan daily sales phasing.
Conduct regular analyses of initiatives to forecast sales trends, aiding in both short- and long-term planning.
Develop and enhance tracking and monitoring of financial KPIs for both the division and individual stores.

Business Analysis

Prepare regular summary reports on initiative performance.
Provide weekly insights and commentaries on business performance for Senior Management.
Analyze business cases, identify areas for improvement, and develop solutions that align with organizational goals.

Routine and Ad-Hoc Reporting

Access and analyze sales and profitability data related to regular and ad hoc promotions and initiatives.
Monitor and communicate actual sales against budget figures to refine sales planning strategies.
Generate business intelligence reports for various categories across properties.

Data and Information Gathering

Utilize various systems and reporting tools to generate reports and data as needed, automating processes where feasible.
Convert raw data into a standardized, presentable format for management review.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a relevant area is preferred.
A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CPA is preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in analysis, emphasizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Strong project management abilities, capable of leading cross-functional teams to successfully implement solutions.
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, VBA, MicroStrategy, SQL, or Power BI.

DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.

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