Senior Business Performance Analyst

SAHARA · Lagos

Role Accountabilities

Business Performance Analysis: Analyse financial and operational performance, monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and variances, and recommend actions to improve business results.
Executive Reporting & Performance Reviews: Lead monthly performance reviews and prepare management reports, dashboards and Board/Executive presentations, providing critical insights to support decision-making.
Strategy & Business Performance Improvement: Partner with business leaders to develop and evaluate strategic plans, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, address performance gaps and support the execution of improvement initiatives.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, critically reviewing assumptions, operational targets and financial projections.
Financial Modelling & Decision Support: Develop financial models and conduct in-depth financial and commercial analysis to support strategic initiatives, cost optimisation and investment decisions.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Leverage analytical and BI tools to analyse complex datasets, automate reporting, improve data quality and strengthen performance visibility.
Team Oversight & Quality Assurance: Guide junior analysts, review analytical outputs and ensure timely, accurate and high-quality deliverables.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in business performance management, financial planning and analysis, business analytics, management consulting, corporate finance or related roles.
Experience in the energy sector or other complex, data-intensive industries is an advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent) are an advantage.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, challenge assumptions and develop actionable insights.
Good understanding of financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business performance management.
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modelling and executive-level presentations.
Experience with Power BI or similar data analytics and visualisation tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present insights and influence senior management.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, manage competing priorities and guide junior analysts.

The Business Performance Management function provides analytical and strategic support to drive business performance across the Group's energy portfolio. The role is responsible for analyzing financial and operational performance, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities, and translating complex data into actionable insights that support management decisions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business leaders and senior management to strengthen performance visibility, support planning and forecasting, and drive accountability for business results. The role requires strong analytical thinking, commercial awareness, independent judgement and the ability to communicate insights clearly to executive stakeholders.

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