Business Analyst

About

Description

AkzoNobel has been supplying innovative paints and coatings since 1792. They offer a world-class portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, and are committed to sustainability and enhancing everyday life. The company seeks a Business Analyst to support business and commercial decisions by collecting, analyzing, and reporting market insights for Sub-Sahara Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage macroeconomic, segmentation, market, store, channel, distribution, product, pricing, and market share information
• Update key performance measures regularly
• Collect and analyze market information to support feedback loops with sales
• Populate situational analyses and operational plans in line with global strategies
• Share competitor insights and market dynamics with stakeholders
• Analyze internal and external data for changes in market dynamics, trends, and segment performance
• Support the marketing function with data insights for decision-making
• Report on brand performance and new product introductions
• Manage advertising spend, operational expenditures, and sustainability reporting
• Support product management reviews and master data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Marketing & Sales, or related fields (economics, business science, engineering, accounting preferred)
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint), Accpac, and SAP R3
• Experience in a similar role with commercial and financial acumen
• Strong numerical competence and data manipulation skills
• Proactive and structured approach to presenting data and insights

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