[Vacancy]: Strategy Analyst Needed at M-KOPA

February 20, 2024

Job Description

Job Role

  • Analysis of Digital Financial Services Data: supporting strategic initiatives with detailed research and analysis across, sales, marketing and pricing.
  • Dashboards: Complex dashboards that cut across segments to help drive Business efficiency and performance .
  • Identify Opportunities: Deliver insightful presentations that help shape commercial decisions in our FinTech group.
  • Problem-solving: advising and researching on complex business problems that affect our retention and sales efforts.

Requirements:

  • Education: Typically, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, mathematics, or a related field is required.
  • Analytical skills: Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills are essential for evaluating data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations.
  • Communication skills: Clear and effective communication skills are necessary for presenting findings, collaborating with team members, and interacting with stakeholders.
  • Industry knowledge: Understanding of the industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape is crucial for developing effective strategies.
  • Technology proficiency: Proficiency with analytical tools, databases, and software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization tools, and statistical software is often required.
  • Problem-solving abilities: The ability to identify complex business problems, develop innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions is critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting market research: Gathering and analyzing data on market trends, customer behavior, competitor strategies, and industry dynamics to identify opportunities and threats.
  • Developing strategic plans: Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
  • Performing financial analysis: Evaluating financial data, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and assessing investment opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
  • Creating presentations and reports: Summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations in clear and concise presentations and reports for key stakeholders.
  • Monitoring performance: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented strategies, making adjustments as needed to ensure goals are met.
  • Supporting strategic initiatives: Assisting in the execution of strategic initiatives, such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, product launches, and business expansions.
  • Providing insights and recommendations: Generating actionable insights and strategic recommendations based on data analysis and market intelligence to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally: Working closely with other departments, such as marketing, finance, operations, and sales, to align strategies and achieve common objectives.

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