Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Diagnostic Solutions team in South Africa!

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Our vision for Diagnostic Solutions at BD

BD Diagnostic Solutions is a division of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global medical technology leader dedicated to advancing the world of health. The Diagnostic Solutions business focuses on enabling accurate, timely and efficient detection of infectious diseases, cancer and other health conditions. Through innovations in microbiology, molecular diagnostics and point-of-care devices and assays, BD Diagnostic Solutions supports customers around the world, whether in high-throughput laboratories or community healthcare clinics, in hospitals or at-home, in delivering better outcomes for patients.

About the role

The Business Analyst will collaborate with commercial and leadership teams to analyze business data, support revenue planning, optimize processes, and advise strategic decision making. This role involves sales performance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, pricing analytics, market data insights, SFDC reporting, and ad hoc central initiatives.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence dashboards and reports using analytical tools (ex. Excel and Power BI) for Sales, Marketing, and Management teams.

• Consolidate complex data into clear and concise insights to support critical business decisions.

• Lead annual planning cycles (ASR, budgeting, projections) by providing data‑driven insights to improve forecasting accuracy.

• Track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance vs. budget and projections, identifying key drivers and mitigations.

• Conduct detailed pricing analysis across customer and product groups to support pricing strategies and margin optimization.

• Assess the impact of pricing changes and assist in developing pricing for new products and customer segments.

• Analyze market intelligence and commercial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Present insights and recommendations to cross-functional partners, including Sales Managers and Marketing Managers.

• Support sales teams with SFDC reporting to improve pipeline visibility and opportunity forecasting.

• Assist in demand planning reporting to sustain product availability, business continuity and planning.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and business ethics standards.

• Implement Ad‑hoc projects and central initiatives as required.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, Analytics, Data Science, Commerce, or a related analytical field.

• Experience with financial planning, sales analytics, and market/business intelligence tools.

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, financial modeling and analytics tools; Power BI experience preferred

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize trends and patterns in large data sets

• Ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies

• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to clearly present and explain complex information

• Knowledge of SAP BPC is an advantage

• Minimum 2 years of experience in analytics or a related field

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

To learn more about BD visit:https://bd.com/careers

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ZAF Sandton

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