Strategy & Projects Analyst (Office of the CEO)

A Johannesburg group is looking for a Strategy & Projects Analyst to sit in the Office of the CEO, supporting the scoping, analysis, execution and tracking of new initiatives and projects — delivering them on time and on budget so the group hits its strategic objectives.

It is an unusually broad seat: strategy work, project delivery, M&A research, financial modelling and direct support to the chief executive. The exposure is the point — you’d see how decisions actually get made at the top of a group, and you’d be trusted with real analysis rather than tidying someone else’s.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of strategic projects that turn business strategy into reality, tracking delivery against scope, cost and time
• Scope and analyse new ideas and business opportunities, quantifying value in return terms
• Support the CEO on mergers and acquisitions through research and objective data analysis
• Build forecasts and analytical models to inform decisions
• Provide input into operational design and identify process efficiencies across the group
• Research the threats and opportunities attached to specific projects, and monitor industry trends and market changes
• Prepare proposals for strategic partnerships and new products
• Set up performance measures and control systems to track progress
• Compile well-organised presentations for the CEO to deliver, and quality-check work before it reaches them
• Coordinate activities across several functions, running more than one project at a time
• Manage the group’s B-BBEE programme end to end

What you’ll need

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar
• At least one year of relevant experience; two or more is preferred
• Strong financial analysis and quantitative ability, with business valuations and financial modelling
• Exposure to M&A transaction support, benchmarking and industry research
• The ability to implement complex solutions and move between fine detail and the high-level view
• A strong drive for results, and the ability to manage business and stakeholder expectations
• Change-management and multi-tasking ability, and the composure to work well under pressure

Nice to have

• CA(SA)

Johannesburg. In office. Permanent.