The Strategic Analyst is responsible for production of timely, error-free and insightful management accounts tailored to meet the needs of the Board and also department head. S/he will be responsible for the Board, FP&A system and its development. A substantially analytical role, this will involve: high levels of accuracy and precision; analytical mindset; strong verbal and written communication; and internal stakeholder management.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting :Responsible for sourcing data and analysis to ensure the optimization of all operations activities, propositions and channels to achieve maximum returns.
• Automate data analysis and reporting to ensure there is timely delivery of reports needed for decision-making.
• Timely preparation of monthly management accounts: including written and graphical analysis of business performance, based on discussions with product and department managers
• Annual budgeting process: lead in consolidation & completion of budget inputs, stakeholder management within the operations
• Lead Quarterly Forecasting process: including input consolidation, stakeholder management & appropriate supporting analysis
• Planning Calendar: clear communication & ownership of planning calendar, including inputs & outputs required
• Mine and analyse data from the company’s databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development and business strategies.
• Develop easy to understand reports for branches to enable managers to gain deep understanding of their business that will assist them drive growth and profitability.
• Perform regular data analysis to uncover revenue opportunities and identify income leakages.
• Develop predictive modeling to increase productivity and efficiency of products
• Analysis of Management Information, providing commentary on operational performance; reviewing business drivers and trends, assessing and forecasting their long- and short-term impact.

Required Skills for a Strategic Analyst

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant field
• At least three years’ experience working in a similar role
• Experience in managing others
• Proficient in the use of computer accounting/financial software & applications; Board Software & Microsoft Suite preferred
• Worked in a multi-currency environment
• High analytical & meticulous attention to detail
• Superb written & spoken communication skills, able to translate complex financials to stakeholders
• Commercially astute and able to suggest ways to improve product performance Self-starter and capable of autonomous working
• Organized, able to multitask & prioritize work under time pressures
• A strong service ethos
• A can do, proactive, energetic attitude towards your work & a strong team player
• A ‘make it happen’, positive, energetic attitude to your day-to-day work
• Enthusiasm to hit the highest standards
• A proactive approach to issues and challenges