• As a Senior Manager – Group Business Analyst, you will support the Group Chief Finance Officer in executing strategic and operational initiatives across the Group. This includes providing in-depth financial and business analysis, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency, and supporting high-level stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to work closely with operating units’ MDs, senior staff, investor relations, legal teams, and other Group functions, driving actionable insights and supporting the execution of group-wide strategies

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Analysis: Support the CFO in conducting business analysis to identify opportunities for optimisation, cost rationalisation, and performance enhancement across Group operations.
• Financial Modelling & Valuation: Develop, evaluate, and maintain robust financial models, including valuation models, scenario analyses, and profitability assessments to support key business decisions.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyse financial performance of subsidiaries and Group entities, highlighting trends and insights to inform strategic planning and reporting.
• Due Diligence & Corporate Finance: Provide critical support in corporate finance transactions, including due diligence, investment appraisals, and structuring recommendations.
• Problem Solving: Lead structured problem-solving initiatives to diagnose root causes, develop solutions, and deliver actionable recommendations across business and operational challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the CFO’s office and key stakeholders across subsidiaries, legal, investor relations, and senior executive team.
• Presentation & Visualization: Prepare clear, insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate analysis and recommendations to senior management and external parties.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively across business units and workstreams to support implementation of strategic initiatives, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with Group priorities.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field; a professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• At least 7 years’ experience in business analysis, investment banking, corporate finance, or financial consulting.
• Proven strength in structured problem solving, critical thinking, and solution execution across complex business issues.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodologies, and financial modelling.
• Experience in due diligence, strategic planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Working knowledge of French or Kiswahilii as a second language is desirable.