Job Description

We are looking to engage a Strategy and Planning Officer to assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and business plans for Axxela.
The incumbent supports the Strategy and Planning Manager in carrying out Axxela’s strategy, planning, and corporate performance monitoring function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the development of the organization’s strategic plan, including long-term and annual views.
Support the Strategy and Planning Manager in coordinating business planning, goal setting and forecasting, initiative prioritization, and performance tracking and reporting across the organization.
Monitor and analyse market trends relating to the organization’s business and overall strategy.
Provide support and insight into significant organizational changes (e.g., the shift in strategic focus, mergers, and acquisitions).
Coordinate annual corporate retreats and brainstorming sessions on specific company initiatives.
Facilitate collaborative development of cross-asset strategies, initiatives, and contingency plans.
Develop business proposals, operational business requirements, and business plans per asset as well as ensure successful execution of the initiatives created, as required.
Develop and implement strategies for generating incremental value for the company.
Develop business/investment cases for new frontier opportunities and other strategic opportunities.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum of 2:2 in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a reputable university
5 - 7 years of relevant work experience in corporate development and strategic planning, business development, budgeting, performance reporting, and other related functions of a reputable organization or consulting firm will be an advantage
Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be an advantage.

Core Competencies:

Business Analytical Skills
Business Performance Monitoring
Planning and Budgeting
Financial Modelling
Market Research and Analysis
Relationship Management
Leadership/Supervisory
Team playing