British-
American is a leading financial services group with a global presence.
Our
vision is to be the most trusted financial services company.
We
seek to offer superior insurance, investment advisory and asset management
services to individuals, business organizations and non-governmental
organizations.
Business Planning and Analysis Manager
Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the job holder will be responsible for overseeing and organizing the business planning processes and coordinating the planning and implementation of the strategic business plans and initiatives to drive the company's strategic growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and
analyse the outcome of strategies to drive revenue growth and increasing
customer acquisition by use of existing products and up-take of new
products;
- Work with senior
management to develop performance measurement and management guidelines
and templates to assist in strategy formulation, monitoring and reviewing
performance;
- Work with senior
management to increase organizational performance capabilities by
championing proper understanding and appreciation of strategy
implementation concepts and principles;
- Apply the latest
and best in practice tools in planning performance outcomes, managing,
measuring and reviewing performance as an integral part of strategy
execution;
- Ensure the
business is aligned to future strategic growth opportunities through
timely provision of management information and business intelligence;
- Participate in
preparing and managing the forecasting process ( 12 months rolling) to
ensure appropriate targets are set, periodically reviewed and all
parameters considered;
- Monitor
performance against set strategic targets, make performance commentaries,
follow up on exceptions and ensure corrective measures are taken up;
- Constantly
review business processes and interact with management to provide
consultative support to planning initiatives;
- Develop
execution strategies for the various strategic initiatives to ensure high
level buy-in from senior management and commitment from all
British-American Staff
- Consolidate and
provide periodic reports to Group Managing Director.
Qualifications,
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelors degree
in a business related field;
- An MBA or
Strategic Management experience will be an added advantage;
- A minimum of 5
years experience in a similar environment, preferably within Financial
Services, 3 of which should be at a management level;
- Professional
certification;
- Strong
inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and
collaborative environment;
- Goal-oriented
with good verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent
working knowledge of office productivity tools (Microsoft office, etc).
An
attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful
candidate.
In-house
training and a professional office environment will also be offered.
If
your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity please submit your
detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the
demands of this challenging position giving full names, contacts and e-mail
address of 3 referees to hr@british-american.co.ke.
Hard
copies will not be accepted.
Applications
should be received not later than 15th June 2012.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.