Head of Business Performance and Analytics

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Job Summary

• Business performance reporting including functional reporting
• Managing for Value reporting- product and customer profitability reports
• Support the development of Balance Sheet management
• Acts as first hand contact for business functions in analyzing and interpreting financial information
• Monitor competition's activities (reporting comparative analysis of the market data)
• Manage the Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and Short-Term Plan (STP) process with different functions

Job Description

Business Performance Reporting

• Lead in development and preparation of Absa Uganda’s short-term plan (STP), medium term plan (MTP) and rolling forecast (RAF) and budgets.
• Build effective working relationships with business stakeholders to develop a detailed understanding of their business imperatives and objectives.
• Identify opportunities through which data and analytics can assist in addressing business challenges.
• Oversee collection and packaging of data into usable and user-friendly management information for the relevant teams and stakeholders in the organization.
• Effective preparation and presentation of regular performance reports to EXCO and Board, particularly related to needs of the business to aid performance measurement and management.
• Identify opportunities in support of the business initiatives through analysis of the internal business management information as well as external industry information.
• Analyze trends within the business data to reduce risks, optimize performance of the business and inform decision making.
• Provide advice and support to management on financial risks that might have an impact on profitability by discussing at regular intervals all financial related matters.
• Check and challenge functional budgets thereby ensuring that they are realistic and stretching.
• Required to persuade and drive the delivery of financial targets through regular discussions with Retail, Business Banking, Corporate, and Markets.

Technical Experience and Capability

• In depth understanding of short-, medium- and long-term strategies, goals and objectives
• Detailed knowledge of Management Accounting
• Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting
• Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools- TM1
• Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Treasury and Retail portfolios
• Detailed understanding of customer segmentation and service principles
• Good knowledge of commercial and competitor environment
• An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
• Any other duties that maybe assigned to you from time to time by the Bank.

Preferred Education

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Or a full Professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, qualified with strong accounting background.

Preferred Experience

• Training in influencing and leadership skills

• Performance Development Training

• In depth understanding of the business model, strategy, market opportunities and threats, competition dynamics, product portfolio, supplier relationships and customer profiles as this is key to providing a unique perspective that looks across different dynamics
• Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Retail, Business Banking, Markets, and Treasury portfolios
• Detailed understanding of customer segmentation and service principles
• Good knowledge of commercial/retail and competitor environment
• An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Competencies:

• Planning and organization skills
• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions
• Excellent comprehension skills to understand and interpret financial data and economic trends.
• Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders in order to achieve work goals.

Education

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)