The Role
The Strategic Adviser to Management supports executives in coordinating strategic initiatives, tracking progress on KPIs, and providing analytical reports to ensure effective operational functioning and departmental growth.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client, a company in the financial services, is seeking to hire a Strategic Adviser to Management who will be responsible for
providing support to the Management, coordinating with various strategic departments and teams, tracking progress towards
goals and KPIs, reporting to the Management Executives, liaising with the relevant strategic units and department to monitor
their project, provide feedback and updates to Executive Management and driving all the strategic initiatives of Executive
Management to attain timely and quality delivery. Reporting to top-level management, this role requires a combination of strong
leadership, strategic vision, and operational expertise to ensure the efficient functioning and growth of the department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute the company's strategic plan.
- Project management including tracking progress towards high-level strategic goals and KPIs.
- Provide regular reports to the Executive Management.
- Prepare materials for board meetings and coordinate with various departments to ensure timely delivery of
- information.
- Assist Management to track and provide analytical reports on the development of strategic initiatives, financial
- performance and the market.
- Work closely with CFO and Finance team on financial modeling.
- Help develop decision making models with inputs from various teams
- Working with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution planning.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Analyze data and make recommendations for improvements to processes, procedures, and systems.
- Working across functions with peers in other groups to ensure collaboration for shared goals.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and growth
- Communicate Management’s directives effectively with necessary employees, stakeholders, and customers, both
verbally and in writing. - Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Participating in recruitment of key man positions.
- Prepare regular reports on departmental activities, including progress updates, performance metrics, and key
- operational insights. Maintain accurate documentation and records related to projects, processes, and departmental activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting & finance or business administration with a strong background
in finance and business development and be highly analytical - 3+ years previous experience in strategic or management consulting is preferable.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with goal and KPI tracking
- Strong experience developing models in Excel/Google Sheets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Team Leads, Executive Management
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong business development background and experience in identifying and pursuing growth opportunities
- Experience with project management tools and software
- Excellent graphical presentation skills
- Problem-solving and active listening
- Knowledge of financial modeling and analysis
- An ability to manage multiple projects across disciplines
- Professional certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or CFA are a plus
- Experience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
- Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting & finance or business administration
- 3+ years previous experience in strategic or management consulting
- Strong analytical skills and experience with goal and KPI tracking
- Strong experience developing models in Excel/Google Sheets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Professional certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or CFA are a plus
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The Company
What We Do
StarGuide HR Consulting Limited is a Lagos-based human resources consultancy and outsourcing firm providing services such as HR business partnering, recruitment, payroll, training, and HR software solutions.
