Head of Unit Corporate Startegy and Planning at Somanda Consulting

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HEAD OF UNIT CORPORATE STRATEGY AND PLANNING

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Executive Management of the company and its client companies in developing, communicating, and executing corporate strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the overall management of the Unit, develop the Unit’s budget, develop the Department’s scorecard and cascade to individual KPIs for all staff in the team.
• Develop and review business processes, policies, and procedure for the company; recommends initiatives for continual improvement.
• Engage in research and provide the Executive Management of The company and its client companies with strategies imperatives, business intelligence, and advisory service.
• Manage and evaluate the corporate and department scorecards for the company and its client companies (scorecard management).
• Responsible for strategic and operational planning (planning and budgeting) for the company and its client companies.
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at in assessing its financial performance and its client companies.
• Preparation of annual and half year reports for the organisation and client companies.
• Responsible for developing measures that ensures organizational alignment with that of its client companies.
• Plan and conduct training for team members.
• Planning and organizing strategy reviews and sessions.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the Executive Management.
• Reports to the Group Head, Corporate Strategy, Planning, and Compliance.

Job Requirements:

• A B.Sc or it's equivalent  in Accounting or any related discipline
• MBA, M.Sc in business, finance, marketing, economics an added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in this role and at least 3 years experience in a Managerial role.
• 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy/management consulting, corporate development/strategy, accounting, or similar background
• Ability to learn new concepts, technologies, and businesses quickly, and to produce high-quality work in short timeframes
• Expert in PowerPoint, Excel, data analysis, and financial modeling
• Strong communication skills and presence to engage with senior business leaders
• Strong presentation skills to effectively deliver complex, data-driven insights
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, including a demonstrated understanding of corporate finance concepts (CAPM, DCF, IRR, WACC, comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis)
• In-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proven ability to work well in teams and develop a strong rapport with senior and executive management
• Highly proficient with Excel (Excel power user) and advanced PowerPoint and Word