JOB OVERVIEW / PURPOSE
The Leasing & Commercial Analytics Manager reports directly to the General Manager and plays a critical role in supporting the commercial growth of the business through data-driven decision making, pricing strategy and financial analysis. The role is responsible for developing pricing models, commercial strategies and financial business cases across SIXT Rent A Car, Leasing, Limo and Corporate Sales. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will provide analytical insight that supports key business decisions including pricing, funding, fleet investment, product development, lifecycle strategy and future mobility solutions. This is a highly analytical role requiring exceptional commercial awareness, financial modelling capability and a passion for solving complex business challenges. The successful candidate will challenge existing thinking, develop innovative commercial solutions and support the long-term profitability and growth of the business.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Analytics
- Build financial models to support strategic business decisions.
- Analyse business performance and identify commercial opportunities.
- Develop dashboards, reports and executive presentations.
- Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Pricing & Product Strategy
- Develop pricing strategies across Rental, Leasing and Limo.
- Build EMI calculations and leasing financial models.
- Develop new mobility products and commercial offerings.
- Review competitor pricing and market trends.
Fleet & Financial Analysis
- Analyse fleet economics and lifecycle profitability.
- Build business cases for vehicle purchases, cycling strategies and disposal decisions.
- Evaluate funding structures, residual value assumptions and commercial returns.
- Support negotiations with banking and finance partners.
Business Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce operating costs.
- Support automation and AI-driven improvements across commercial functions.
- Challenge existing business practices using data and commercial insight.
- Support strategic projects across the business.
Reporting
- Produce commercial dashboards and KPI reporting.
- Develop financial forecasts and scenario modelling.
- Build executive reports and board presentations.
- Ensure reporting accuracy and commercial integrity.
Collaboration
- Partner with Fleet, Rental Operations, Sales, Finance and Corporate Sales.
- Support the General Manager on strategic projects and commercial initiatives.
- Provide analytical support across all business lines.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required by the business.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience in commercial analytics, pricing, financial modelling or business strategy within the automotive, mobility, leasing or car rental industry.
- Demonstrated experience developing pricing models and commercial business cases.
- Strong understanding of financial analysis, profitability modelling and commercial decision making.
- Experience producing executive-level reporting and analysis.
Highly Desirable
- Experience within car rental or vehicle leasing.
- Experience working with banking or vehicle funding models.
- Experience supporting fleet strategy and lifecycle analysis.
- Experience building commercial products or mobility solutions.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
- Professional finance or analytics qualifications are advantageous.
SKILLS / BEHAVIOUR ATTRIBUTES
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (essential)
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong financial modelling capability
- Commercial and strategic thinking
- Advanced analytical skills
- Data visualization and reporting
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail
- Ability to simplify complex commercial information
Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, automate analysis and enhance business decision making is highly desirable.
COMPETENCIES
- Commercial Acumen
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Partnership
- Planning & Organization
- Accountability
- Results Orientation
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a commercially minded individual who enjoys solving complex business problems through data, financial analysis and strategic thinking. The successful candidate will be naturally curious, highly analytical and passionate about identifying opportunities to improve business performance. They will challenge assumptions, build robust commercial models and provide insight that influences strategic decision making across Rental, Leasing, Limo and Corporate Sales. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the General Manager and play a central role in shaping the future commercial direction of one of the UAE's fastest-growing mobility businesses.
