Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Business Performance Analyst
Job Identification: 676 Location: Victoria Island, Lagos Job type: Full-time
Role Accountabilities
Business Performance Analysis: Analyse financial and operational performance, monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and variances, and recommend actions to improve business results.
Executive Reporting & Performance Reviews: Lead monthly performance reviews and prepare management reports, dashboards and Board/Executive presentations, providing critical insights to support decision-making.
Strategy & Business Performance Improvement: Partner with business leaders to develop and evaluate strategic plans, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, address performance gaps and support the execution of improvement initiatives.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, critically reviewing assumptions, operational targets and financial projections.
Financial Modelling & Decision Support: Develop financial models and conduct in-depth financial and commercial analysis to support strategic initiatives, cost optimisation and investment decisions.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Leverage analytical and BI tools to analyse complex datasets, automate reporting, improve data quality and strengthen performance visibility.
Team Oversight & Quality Assurance: Guide junior analysts, review analytical outputs and ensure timely, accurate and high-quality deliverables.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in business performance management, financial planning and analysis, business analytics, management consulting, corporate finance or related roles.
Experience in the energy sector or other complex, data-intensive industries is an advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent) are an advantage.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, challenge assumptions and develop actionable insights.
Good understanding of financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business performance management.
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modelling and executive-level presentations.
Experience with Power BI or similar data analytics and visualisation tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present insights and influence senior management.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, manage competing priorities and guide junior analysts.