Business Analyst — Office of the Group Managing Di
Executive Placements · Germiston, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →Our well established client in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst — Office of the Group Managing Director.
What the role entails
60–70% analysis, reporting and project follow-through — branch and category performance, margin and mix analysis, lead-time and process diagnostics & exco commitments to closure.
20–30% agenda and governance
10–20% classic PA work — diary, travel, etc.
Executive Reporting: Prepare, consolidate and quality-assure monthly Group reporting. Manage the reporting calendar, coordinate inputs and ensure all information is accurate, concise and delivered within agreed deadlines.
Business & Performance Analysis: Analyse branch, category and representative-level performance across sales, gross margin, product mix and expenses. Identify key variances, trends and underlying drivers, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for the Group Managing Director.
Operational & Process Diagnostics: Investigate operational performance and identify root causes across the end-to-end process, including quote-to-invoice, open-order ageing, lead times, order flow and manufacturing throughput. Develop practical, quantified recommendations to improve performance.
Project & Action Follow-Through: Maintain visibility of commitments arising from EXCO, management and Group MD meetings. Track actions against clear owners and deadlines, follow up on outstanding items and escalate potential delays or risks before they become issues.
Commercial Analysis & Support: Provide analytical support for pricing decisions, campaigns, tenders, customer profitability and other key commercial initiatives. Develop the financial and operational analysis required to support sound business decisions.
Executive Governance & Preparation: Ensure the Group Managing Director is fully prepared for key meetings, customer engagements, discussions and leadership forums by providing the relevant information, analysis, briefing material and key questions in advance.
Executive Administration: Manage the Group MD's diary, travel arrangements, inbox, meeting coordination with a high level of professionalism, discretion and efficiency, ensuring administrative matters are handled proactively.
Cross-Functional Engagement: Work closely with finance, sales, operations, manufacturing, branches and other business functions to gather information, understand issues and drive initiatives through to completion.
Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle commercially sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion and maintain a high standard of professional judgement at all times.
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