Business Analyst at Beacon Power Services

Job Summary:

• The job holder will be expected to work closely with other team members of the Strategy and Growth department, as well as other stakeholders throughout the company, to help the organization manage change and plan for the future in line with its goals.
• He/She would be expected to demonstrate an excellent understanding of how the organization works and the sector in which it operates. To succeed in this role, the job holder should possess a natural analytical approach to thinking and be able to explain complex concepts to non-technical users clearly.
• Primarily Lagos, Nigeria, or Accra, Ghana (would be expected to travel within and outside Zambia)

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution

• Support the planning, executing, and tracking of key projects, ensuring

deliverables are met on time and within budget.

• Organize and maintain project documentation, reports, and schedules.

Financial Modeling and Decision Support

• Develop detailed financial models for the company or specific projects to support investment decisions.
• Interpret, evaluate, and integrate research data to develop business analyses and projections that inform strategic decision-making.

Reporting and Insights

• Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting, including managing the production of quarterly and annual reports, as well as board updates.
• Perform continuous market research to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and provide comprehensive macroeconomic reports.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues.

Process Optimization

• Analyze process issues and bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with different departmental teams to produce better business outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align on project priorities and goals.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, with knowledge of financial modelling, project management & planning, and strategy formulation
• Proficiency in the use of PowerPoint (to prepare presentations) and Excel (to develop financial and other models)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• Ambitious self-starter, with a drive to make things happen independently and through collaboration
• Good eye for detail, ability to multitask, and strong analytical skills ∙ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with teams from other departments, as well as external stakeholders/ partner

Key Knowledge, Skill, & Attributes

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to process and analyze complex information into smaller, manageable parts to understand the whole, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Highly personally coordinated and organized, and able to coordinate necessary stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Renumeration
• Hybrid mode of work
• HMO packages
• Learning and Development Opportunities