Business Analyst
2025-11-17T14:51:41+00:00
Safal Group
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Logistics
Business Operations, Management, Computer & IT
2025-11-30T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
Description
Performance and Continuous Improvement
Acts as a critical catalyst in the Company's drive towards a performance-oriented culture and continuous improvement. Reviewing and continuously challenging/assisting to update frameworks and tools used by the Company in driving performance. This includes performance dashboards, performance management systems and other reports as shall be. Provides day-to-day support to the Chief Executive Officer on critical performance initiatives to ensure timely delivery by the various MRM Management Team members and teams. Supports the Chief Executive Officer on special tasks such as business research, special analysis, and review of specific documents. Follow up on actions on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer as discussed and agreed. Assists the Chief Executive Officer during crisis management. Proactively identifies matters that may require the Chief Executive Officer's attention
Projects
Prepare and share periodic summary status updates for the selected Business Unit key projects, clearly highlighting exceptions that require escalation/action Lead the identification and prioritization of key Business Unit projects with the Chief Executive Officer and the MRM Management team - in support of the MRM's strategic and short-term objectives. Collaborate with the Management team and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of projects on a prioritised basis with a clear execution roadmap Champion the development of business cases when required and ensure that benefits are tracked Support the Chief Executive Officer in the development and driving progress on the strategic and operational plan
Enterprise Risk Management
Support in the development/enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, tools, and practices to proactively identify, evaluate/analyse and report enterprise risks & opportunities on an ongoing basis. This will include: Definitions Categorization of risks Evaluation/analysis methodology (e.g. impact; probability) Approach to mitigating risks – actions (SMART) Monitoring mechanisms In accordance with the Enterprise Risk Management framework and in alignment with Safal Group guidance: Assist in identifying and consolidating the enterprise risks at MRM, both overall and for respective operations/functions. Facilitate the evaluation of risks and the development of mitigation actions Lead the monitoring of the status of the risks and mitigating actions, and facilitate the escalation process Set up the appropriate forums and tools to track and monitor progress on mitigating actions and drive closure. Provide key inputs into relevant MRM / Safal Group reports and Board Committees that oversee the enterprise risk management process.
Others
General Support to the Chief Executive Officer and the MRM Management team to coordinate critical activities, monitor key actions and drive closure of the same Support the Chief Executive Officer in the preparation and effective execution of Key meetings and forums, e.g. Weekly PIT Stops and Monthly Business Review Meetings Strongly contribute to the MRM Culture change program Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements
Qualifications required:
Minimum academic qualification: in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
Experience required:
General work experience (years): At least 6–8 years of experience in business analysis, performance management, strategy execution, or a related role Experience with driving change for improved performance Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and driving business insights Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Key competencies and skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Business acumen and negotiation Ability to influence without authority Good experience with data analysis and presentation tools and ERP systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, PPT, SAP, or similar) Solid understanding of KPIs, scorecards, and performance measurement frameworks Financial and operational analysis skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Project management experience is a plus
Language requirements:
English
Computer literacy:
MS Office packages IT Software applications
Personality profile:
Analytical Thinker Strategic Mindset Results-Oriented Strong Communicator Collaborative Partner Resilient and Adaptable Critical Thinker and Problem Solver Accountable and Self-Driven
Additional/specific work requirements:
Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent business intelligence platforms. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for accessing and analyzing operational and financial data. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing performance reports and dashboards. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Acts as a critical catalyst in the Company's drive towards a performance-oriented culture and continuous improvement
- Reviewing and continuously challenging/assisting to update frameworks and tools used by the Company in driving performance
- Provides day-to-day support to the Chief Executive Officer on critical performance initiatives
- Supports the Chief Executive Officer on special tasks such as business research, special analysis, and review of specific documents
- Follow up on actions on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer
- Assists the Chief Executive Officer during crisis management
- Proactively identifies matters that may require the Chief Executive Officer's attention
- Prepare and share periodic summary status updates for the selected Business Unit key projects
- Lead the identification and prioritization of key Business Unit projects
- Collaborate with the Management team and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of projects
- Champion the development of business cases when required and ensure that benefits are tracked
- Support the Chief Executive Officer in the development and driving progress on the strategic and operational plan
- Support in the development/enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, tools, and practices
- Assist in identifying and consolidating the enterprise risks at MRM
- Facilitate the evaluation of risks and the development of mitigation actions
- Lead the monitoring of the status of the risks and mitigating actions
- Set up the appropriate forums and tools to track and monitor progress on mitigating actions
- Provide key inputs into relevant MRM / Safal Group reports and Board Committees
- General Support to the Chief Executive Officer and the MRM Management team to coordinate critical activities
- Support the Chief Executive Officer in the preparation and effective execution of Key meetings and forums
- Strongly contribute to the MRM Culture change program
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Business acumen and negotiation
- Ability to influence without authority
- Good experience with data analysis and presentation tools and ERP systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, PPT, SAP, or similar)
- Solid understanding of KPIs, scorecards, and performance measurement frameworks
- Financial and operational analysis skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Project management experience
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent business intelligence platforms
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for accessing and analyzing operational and financial data
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum academic qualification: in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
- At least 6–8 years of experience in business analysis, performance management, strategy execution, or a related role
- Experience with driving change for improved performance
- Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and driving business insights
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
- English language proficiency
- MS Office packages and IT Software applications computer literacy
JOB-691b367d3e6dd
Vacancy title:
Business Analyst
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Business Operations, Management, Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Safal Group
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 30 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Description
Performance and Continuous Improvement
Acts as a critical catalyst in the Company's drive towards a performance-oriented culture and continuous improvement. Reviewing and continuously challenging/assisting to update frameworks and tools used by the Company in driving performance. This includes performance dashboards, performance management systems and other reports as shall be. Provides day-to-day support to the Chief Executive Officer on critical performance initiatives to ensure timely delivery by the various MRM Management Team members and teams. Supports the Chief Executive Officer on special tasks such as business research, special analysis, and review of specific documents. Follow up on actions on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer as discussed and agreed. Assists the Chief Executive Officer during crisis management. Proactively identifies matters that may require the Chief Executive Officer's attention
Projects
Prepare and share periodic summary status updates for the selected Business Unit key projects, clearly highlighting exceptions that require escalation/action Lead the identification and prioritization of key Business Unit projects with the Chief Executive Officer and the MRM Management team - in support of the MRM's strategic and short-term objectives. Collaborate with the Management team and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of projects on a prioritised basis with a clear execution roadmap Champion the development of business cases when required and ensure that benefits are tracked Support the Chief Executive Officer in the development and driving progress on the strategic and operational plan
Enterprise Risk Management
Support in the development/enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, tools, and practices to proactively identify, evaluate/analyse and report enterprise risks & opportunities on an ongoing basis. This will include: Definitions Categorization of risks Evaluation/analysis methodology (e.g. impact; probability) Approach to mitigating risks – actions (SMART) Monitoring mechanisms In accordance with the Enterprise Risk Management framework and in alignment with Safal Group guidance: Assist in identifying and consolidating the enterprise risks at MRM, both overall and for respective operations/functions. Facilitate the evaluation of risks and the development of mitigation actions Lead the monitoring of the status of the risks and mitigating actions, and facilitate the escalation process Set up the appropriate forums and tools to track and monitor progress on mitigating actions and drive closure. Provide key inputs into relevant MRM / Safal Group reports and Board Committees that oversee the enterprise risk management process.
Others
General Support to the Chief Executive Officer and the MRM Management team to coordinate critical activities, monitor key actions and drive closure of the same Support the Chief Executive Officer in the preparation and effective execution of Key meetings and forums, e.g. Weekly PIT Stops and Monthly Business Review Meetings Strongly contribute to the MRM Culture change program Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.
Requirements
Qualifications required:
Minimum academic qualification: in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
Experience required:
General work experience (years): At least 6–8 years of experience in business analysis, performance management, strategy execution, or a related role Experience with driving change for improved performance Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and driving business insights Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Key competencies and skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Business acumen and negotiation Ability to influence without authority Good experience with data analysis and presentation tools and ERP systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, PPT, SAP, or similar) Solid understanding of KPIs, scorecards, and performance measurement frameworks Financial and operational analysis skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Project management experience is a plus
Language requirements:
English
Computer literacy:
MS Office packages IT Software applications
Personality profile:
Analytical Thinker Strategic Mindset Results-Oriented Strong Communicator Collaborative Partner Resilient and Adaptable Critical Thinker and Problem Solver Accountable and Self-Driven
Additional/specific work requirements:
Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent business intelligence platforms. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for accessing and analyzing operational and financial data. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing performance reports and dashboards. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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