Senior Business Performance Analyst at Sahara Group – Victoria Island, Lagos

Sahara Group is recruiting a Senior Business Performance Analyst in Victoria Island, Lagos, to analyse financial and operational results and help leadership improve planning, forecasting and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational and financial performance, interpret KPIs and identify variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead monthly performance reviews and develop executive dashboards, reports and board-level presentations.
• Partner with business leaders on strategy execution, operational efficiency and corrective initiatives.
• Coordinate budgets, business plans, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Use business intelligence tools to analyse complex information, automate reports and improve data quality.
• Guide junior analysts and review the accuracy and timeliness of their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ relevant experience in performance management, FP&A, analytics, management consulting or corporate finance.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial modelling and management-reporting skills; Power BI proficiency is useful.
• Strong commercial judgement, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Energy-sector experience and relevant ACA, ACCA or CFA qualifications are advantages.