Data Analyst Officer at Food Concepts Plc

Department: Corporate Strategy
Reporting to: Data Analyst Manager

Job Purpose

• To deliver actionable insights and in-depth data analysis that supports strategic decision-making and organizational growth.
• This role focuses on developing and implementing business intelligence solutions, generating reports, and identifying trends and opportunities to drive performance improvement and achieve business goals.
• The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize business processes and inform strategic initiatives.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data and analytical outputs.

Business Intelligence Solutions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain business intelligence tools and systems.
• Collaborate with IT and software developers to optimize data models and reporting tools.
• Automate data extraction, transformation, and loading processes for efficiency.
• Create predictive and prescriptive analytics models to anticipate business trends.

Strategic Decision Support:

• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research to inform business strategies.
• Support margin improvement and cost optimization initiatives by leveraging data-driven insights.
• Participate in feasibility studies for new projects and products, providing data-backed assessments

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of reports and insights delivered.
• Implementation rate of recommendations provided to management.
• Measurable improvements in operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Quality and usability of business intelligence tools and dashboards.
• Contribution to revenue growth through data-driven initiatives

Job Specifications
Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics or related field

Professional Requirements:

• Certifications in Business Intelligence or Data Analytics (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst, Tableau Certification) are an asset.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as data analyst officer or similar role.
• Experience in leveraging data to inform business strategies.
• Proficient with data visualization tools like Power Bi, PowerPoint and tableau.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Expertise in database management and data warehousing concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Understanding of global economic trends and industry-specific dynamics relevant to the organization.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Decision Expectations

• Provide insight on product performance over a trend.
• Identify strategic opportunities based on data analysis.
• Support management in evaluating the feasibility of new initiatives.

Working Conditions:

• The Job holder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work.
• This role is largely office-based, as it involves a lot of large data gathering, analysis and reporting.