Data and Modelling Specialist (Head of Analytics) (Midrand)

Description
JOB PURPOSE

  • The incumbent will provide Postpaid Pricing & decision support to the commercial and marketing team through the modelling and analysis of costs, revenue and other financial parameters to develop competitive pricing and product strategies.
  • The role is also responsible for managing the Postpaid Product portfolio, identifying potential revenue leakages and opportunities to improve profitability and revenue growth.
  • In addition, the role will be responsible for ECL modelling and proactive statistical analysis of information generated from various sources, interpreted for specific relevance and application to CEC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pricing

  • Help to determine competitive pricing strategies to gain market share and achieve revenue goals
  • Analyse data from multiple sources, develop complex pricing models, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop sales strategies
  • Assess data from a variety of sources to gain insights into pricing strategies and market trends
  • Analyse competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability
  • Track customer engagement to develop effective pricing strategies for products and offerings
  • Apply statistical modelling methods to determine the potential impact of pricing strategies on profitability
  • Recommend pricing strategies that align closely with market trends and identify new market segments
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing departments on developing and implementing competitive pricing strategies
  • Develop dynamic pricing tools to effectively respond to changing market needs and trends
  • Prepare and present pricing analysis findings to executives, marketing teams, and sales staff
  • Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends
  • Keep abreast of market developments on pricing and product strategies

Product / Portfolio Review

  • Manage the product portfolio inline with CEC strategic objectives
  • Develop monthly product reports
  • Analyse product portfolio and identify opportunities for revenue growth or potential leakage
  • Perform product & pricing competitor analysis and present outcomes, opportunities and potential risks
  • Work with the Cell C product development team in implementing product changes and enhancements 

Financial

  • Forecast revenue and market share based on market trends, production costs, profit margins, and sales volumes
  • Take responsibility for the ECL model, working with the Finance team to maintain and update

Self-Management

  • Set an example through personal quality and productivity standards and ways of working with others
  • Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures
  • Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands
  • Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change

Requirements
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Manages Complexity
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Decision Quality
  • Business Insight
  • Balances Stakeholders
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Organizational Savvy
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Financial Acumen
  • Collaborates
  • Drives Results

SKILLS

  • Action Planning
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Commercial Acumen
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Modelling
  • Assessment
  • Pricing the Risk

EDUCATION

  • Matric
  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance, actuarial or statistics preferred

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in similar role
  • Experience with complex statistical and data modelling techniques

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