Business Analyst

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Company Details
Industry: Construction
Description: The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Group.Today, the Safal Group manufactures in 10 African countries and sells and markets its building solutions across the continent.
Job Description

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.

 

Requirements

 

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.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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