Strategy and Planning Officer at Axxela

Job Description

• We are looking to engage a Strategy and Planning Officer to assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and business plans for Axxela.
• The incumbent supports the Strategy and Planning Manager in carrying out Axxela’s strategy, planning, and corporate performance monitoring function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the organization’s strategic plan, including long-term and annual views.
• Support the Strategy and Planning Manager in coordinating business planning, goal setting and forecasting, initiative prioritization, and performance tracking and reporting across the organization.
• Monitor and analyse market trends relating to the organization’s business and overall strategy.
• Provide support and insight into significant organizational changes (e.g., the shift in strategic focus, mergers, and acquisitions).
• Coordinate annual corporate retreats and brainstorming sessions on specific company initiatives.
• Facilitate collaborative development of cross-asset strategies, initiatives, and contingency plans.
• Develop business proposals, operational business requirements, and business plans per asset as well as ensure successful execution of the initiatives created, as required.
• Develop and implement strategies for generating incremental value for the company.
• Develop business/investment cases for new frontier opportunities and other strategic opportunities.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 2:2 in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a reputable university
• 5 - 7 years of relevant work experience in corporate development and strategic planning, business development, budgeting, performance reporting, and other related functions of a reputable organization or consulting firm will be an advantage
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Business Analytical Skills
• Business Performance Monitoring
• Planning and Budgeting
• Financial Modelling
• Market Research and Analysis
• Relationship Management
• Leadership/Supervisory
• Team playing