Description:
An exciting opportunity to join our Woolworths Group Advanced Data & Analytics Centre of Excellence. The commercial analyst will use financial and commercial modelling to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision making within the advanced analytics business transformation. The role will also be integral in the management of the CoE’s capability. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town City Centre. *• Perform evaluations, analysis and present outcomes in support of the DnA projects and capabilities*o Define and research technology, competitors, market segments, and other key content areas.o Develop and use financial models for evaluating investment decisions, risk or opportunity areas and determining commercial returns.o Evaluate profit plans, operating records, financial statements, competitive information, and other relevant data to make recommendations to support commercial decision making.o Support and be part of the management team in the DnA capability*• Communicate complex and often contentious matters to a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.**• Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case creation and evaluation*o Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case development and evaluation, and consequent review, to ensure delivery of benefits, aligned to financial principles that are consistent with Woolworths' accounting principles. • Relevant Financial qualification – BCom, / CA (SA) / CIMA / CFA, or equivalent experience.• CA (SA): 2-3 years commercial experience (if not CA, then post qualification experience).• 5 years’ experience in financial modelling • Some knowledge of the data and analytics capabilitires would be an advantage• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to go beyond the numbers to generate hypotheses and make sound business recommendations. • Knowledge of Financial tools.• Able to effectively use latest decision support technologies & tools. • Relevant Financial qualification – BCom, / CA (SA) / CIMA / CFA, or equivalent experience.• CA (SA): 2-3 years commercial experience (if not CA, then post qualification experience).• 5 years’ experience in financial modelling • Some knowledge of the data and analytics capabilitires would be an advantage• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to go beyond the numbers to generate hypotheses and make sound business recommendations. • Knowledge of Financial tools.• Able to effectively use latest decision support technologies & tools.
14 May 2022;
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gumtree.co.za