Commercial Business Analyst at Fidson Healthcare Plc

Fidson Healthcare Plc, proudly Nigerian, is a leading pharmaceutical company which has evolved from being a distributor for multinationals in 1995 to full-fledged manufacturing, sales and marketing company with a strong brand. At Fidson, we support each other to greatness. We not only inspire our people to achieve, but we also celebrate their achievements with them. Together, we work and play hard.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Business Analyst

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Performance Reporting & Analysis:

• Supervise timely preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly commercial reports
• Design and maintain dashboards/templates using Excel and Power BI
• Conduct variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) and root cause analysis
• Validate data from ERP, CRM, and field reports to ensure accuracy
• Consolidate regional sales data for national reporting and management use
• Review reports and dashboards prepared by Commercial Business Analyst

Revenue & Cost Management:

• Monitor trade expenses (rebates, commissions, promotions) vs. approved budgets
• Analyze distributor credit limits and outstanding balances with Sales and Treasury
• Evaluate trade terms and incentive schemes to improve profitability
• Track and validate selling expenses, brokerage, and promotional costs
• Ensure WHT calculations and remittances comply with policy
• Assess ATL and BTL marketing initiative cost-effectiveness

Forecasting & Planning:

• Lead forecasting activities across products and sales channels
• Provide input for demand planning and inventory optimization
• Assist with scenario modeling and rolling forecasts
• Analyze sales history for budget and target planning
• Coordinate Sales and Marketing budgeting processes

Commercial Strategy Execution & Business Partnering:

• Support evaluation of new market opportunities and product launches
• Conduct ROI analysis on trade and marketing programs
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain for integrated financial planning

Process Improvement & Automation:

• Identify and address inefficiencies in reporting and analysis processes
• Drive automation through Power BI and ERP tools
• Develop SOPs for commercial reporting and analysis

Leadership & Team Development:

• Supervise and guide the Commercial Business Analyst
• Provide coaching on data analysis and visualization.

Requirements
Minimum Educational Requirement: 

• B.Sc in Accounting, ACA

Current Holder’s Qualification(s):
Minimum Relevant Work Experience: 

• 3 - 5 years Cognate experience

Required Competency and Work Skills: 

• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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