Commercial Analyst (Costing & Process Improvement) - Cape Town (Office-Based) - Salary R30,000 to R40,000 CTC, dependent on experience

SUMMARY:
In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between finance, procurement, and operations.

POSITION INFO:

Commercial Analyst (Costing & Process Improvement) - Cape Town (Office-Based) - Salary R30,000 to R40,000 CTC, dependent on experience

About the Role
Are you a data-driven professional with a knack for numbers and a passion for operational efficiency? We are seeking a highly analytical and process-oriented Commercial Analyst (Costing & Process Improvement) to take full ownership of the end-to-end costing function for a thriving business.

In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between finance, procurement, and operations. You will ensure that costings are accurate, timely, and commercially viable, while actively driving system implementations and process improvements to maximize gross profit (GP) margins. If you love optimizing workflows, building scalable costing structures, and providing the insights that drive strategic business decisions, this is the perfect career move for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Costing Ownership:  Independently collect, structure, validate, and analyze all data required to complete the full, end-to-end costing process.
• Efficiency & Turnaround: Prepare and submit precise costings within strict turnaround times to support daily operational and commercial decisions.
• Process Improvement: Identify costing discrepancies, inefficiencies, and commercial risks, implementing corrective actions and scalable structures.
• System Optimization: Implement and manage a dedicated costing application (APP), ensuring successful company-wide adoption and continuous optimization.
• Financial Insight: Analyze pricing, project costs, supplier costs, and margin performance to protect and improve profitability (GP management).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with operations, procurement, warehouse, finance, and sales teams to align costing with broader commercial objectives.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain robust costing models, reports, and analytical tools to support management and strategic decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related commercial/operational field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• A solid understanding of costing principles, pricing structures, and gross profit calculations.

Minimum Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in a costing, commercial analyst, finance, or process improvement role.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end costing processes within a commercial or operational environment.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements and boosting operational efficiencies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with finance, operations, procurement, and sales teams.
• Advantageous: Prior experience with system implementation or optimization projects.

Key Competencies:

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• A process-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and take true ownership.