Senior Business Analyst

Role Overview- Executive Secretary to MD/Sr Business Analyst- Business Performance

The Executive Secretary will work closely with the C-level leadership team to support the development and execution of strategic initiatives of the company. This role is responsible for building financial models, conducting feasibility studies, analyzing market trends, and preparing business performance reports that enable data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to translate complex data into clear business insights for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Executive Support

• Collaborate with C-level management to drive and monitor the Group’s strategic projects and initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality business presentations, dashboards, and performance review reports for executive leadership.

Financial & Business Analysis

• Develop comprehensive financial models , feasibility studies , and cost-benefit analyses to support investment decisions and new business proposals.
• Prepare sales budgets , sales targets , and support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities for the Group.
• Conduct gap analysis for monthly sales and gross margins to support pricing and commercial strategies.

Market & Trade Analysis

• Analyze global and regional import and export trade data to evaluate external market opportunities and competitive positioning.
• Provide insight-driven reports to support business development and strategic planning.

Performance Reporting & Insights

• Generate recurring and ad-hoc business performance reports with actionable recommendations for management.
• Build and maintain sales dashboards , KPI trackers, and performance monitoring systems.

Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Implement cost control initiatives by evaluating financial and operational data, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.

Banking & Financial Relations

• Lead interactions with financial institutions and support discussions related to credit facilities , banking documents, and financing requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Strong expertise in financial modeling , business analysis , Excel , and data visualization .
• Experience working with senior executives or C-suite leadership teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.

Preferred Tools & Competencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI / Tableau (preferred)
• ERP systems (SAP / Oracle or similar)
• Strong presentation design skills (PowerPoint)
• Understanding of trade and market intelligence databases