Assistant Manager – Commercial & Business Analysis

Job PurposeTo support management in evaluating business performance, financial results, and new business opportunities through financial and commercial analysis. The role is responsible for conducting feasibility studies, analyzing P&L and business performance, and providing actionable insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making.The position will work closely with Finance, Commercial, Business Units, and other cross-functional teams to assess business opportunities, identify performance gaps, and develop recommendations to improve profitability and business performance.Key Responsibilities1. Business & Financial Performance AnalysisAnalyze business performance, revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability across business units and projects.Review and analyze P&L performance to identify key business drivers, trends, risks, and areas for improvement.Prepare regular management reports and business performance updates.Develop financial and business models to support management decision-making.Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, and business targets.2. Business Feasibility & Investment AnalysisConduct feasibility studies for new business opportunities, projects, products, services, and business expansion initiatives.Develop financial models covering revenue, costs, investment requirements, ROI, payback period, and profitability.Assess business assumptions, key risks, and potential returns of proposed initiatives.Provide recommendations to management based on financial and commercial analysis.3. Commercial AnalysisAnalyze sales performance, pricing, margins, product/category performance, and commercial effectiveness.Identify opportunities to improve revenue, margin, cost efficiency, and overall profitability.Work with Commercial and Business Unit teams to evaluate pricing strategies, promotional activities, and business initiatives.Monitor market and competitive trends to identify potential business opportunities and risks.4. Business Planning & ForecastingSupport annual budgeting, business planning, and forecasting processes.Develop financial projections and scenario analysis to support business planning.Conduct sensitivity analysis and evaluate different business scenarios.Track business performance against agreed targets and highlight significant deviations.5. Management Reporting & Business InsightsPrepare presentations, dashboards, and executive reports to communicate key business and financial insights.Translate complex financial data into clear and actionable business recommendations.Highlight key issues, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention.Support management meetings by providing relevant analysis and recommendations.6. Cross-functional CollaborationWork closely with Finance, Commercial, Business Units, Strategy, Operations, and other functions to gather and validate business information.Support cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives requiring financial and commercial analysis.Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure assumptions, data, and financial projections are aligned.QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.5–7 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Commercial, FP&A, Investment Analysis, or related functions.Strong understanding of P&L, financial statements, business performance analysis, and financial modeling.Experience in conducting feasibility studies and evaluating new business opportunities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.Good understanding of commercial drivers, revenue, margin, pricing, and profitability.Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage.Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work with management and cross-functional stakeholders.Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Good command of English is an advantage.