Business Analyst - Athi River

Safal Group
Degema, Rivers State
Full time
2 weeks ago

Key responsibilities:

  • Performance and Continuous Improvement
    • Acts as a critical catalyst in the Company’s drive towards a performance-oriented culture and continuous improvement
    • Reviewing and continuously challenging/assisting in updating frameworks and tools used by the Company in driving performance. This includes (but is not limited to) performance dashboards, performance management systems, reports, etc.
    • Provides day-to-day support to the Managing Director on critical performance initiatives to ensure timely delivery by the various MRM Management Team members and teams
    • Supports the Managing Director on special tasks such as business research, special analysis, review of specific documents, etc
    • Follow up on actions on behalf of the Managing Director as discussed and agreed
    • Assists the Managing Director during crisis management
    • Proactively identifies matters that may require the Managing Director's attention
  • Projects
    • Prepare and share periodic summary status updates for the selected Business Unit key projects, clearly highlighting exceptions that require escalation/action
    • Lead the identification and prioritisation of key Business Unit projects with the Managing Director and the MRM Management team - in support of the MRM’s strategic and short-term objectives
    • Collaborate with the Management team and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of projects on a prioritised basis with a clear execution roadmap
    • Champion the development of business cases when required and ensure that benefits are tracked
    • Support the Managing Director in the development and driving progress on the strategic and operational plan
  • Enterprise Risk Management
    • Support in the development/enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, tools and practices to proactively identify, evaluate/analyse and report enterprise risks & opportunities on an ongoing basis. This will include:
      • Definitions
      • Categorisation of risks
      • Evaluation/analysis methodology (e.g. impact; probability)
      • Approach to mitigating risks – actions (SMART)
      • Monitoring mechanisms
    • In accordance with the Enterprise Risk Management framework and in alignment with Safal Group guidance:
      • Assist in identifying and consolidating the enterprise risks at MRM, overall and for respective operations/functions.
      • Facilitate the evaluation of risks and the development of mitigation actions
      • Lead the monitoring of the status of the risks and mitigating actions, and facilitate the escalation process
    • Set up the appropriate forums and tools to track and monitor progress on mitigating actions and drive closure.
    • Provide key inputs into relevant MRM / Safal Group reports and Board Committees that oversee the enterprise risk management process.
  • Others
  • General Support to the Managing Director and MRM Management team to coordinate critical activities, monitor key actions and drive closure of the same
  • Support Managing Director in the preparation and effective execution of Key meetings and forums, e.g. Weekly PIT Stops and Monthly Business Review Meetings
  • Strongly contribute to the MRM Culture change program
  • Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director.

Qualifications required:

  • Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field

Experience required:

  • General work experience (years): 5–8 years of experience in business analysis, performance management, strategy execution, or a related role
  • Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and driving business insights
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
  • Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of KPIs, scorecards, and performance measurement frameworks
  • Financial and operational analysis skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Project management experience is a plus

Language requirements:

  • English

Computer literacy:

  • MS Office packages
  • IT Software applications

Personality profile:

  • Analytical Thinker
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Results-Oriented
  • Strong Communicator
  • Collaborative Partner
  • Resilient and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinker and Problem Solver
  • Accountable and Self-Driven

Additional/specific work requirements:

  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent business intelligence platforms.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for accessing and analysing operational and financial data.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing performance reports and dashboards.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
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