JOB DETAILS:
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) is the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in East Africa and one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We are a World Health Organization (WHO), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant facility that manufactures a range of quality and affordable medicines that treat some of the world’s most severe diseases, including HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Hepatitis.

The Strategy & Operations Analyst will support Qcil’s C-suite by researching and analyzing high-impact projects, providing data-driven insights, and elevating Board reporting as well as working closely with the CEO and CFO to improve internal efficiencies and support Qcil’s strategic ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Projects and Business Growth
• Conduct financial modeling, scenario analysis, and market research to support strategic initiatives.
• Assess new business opportunities, including market expansion, product diversification, and M&A prospects.

• Evaluate and develop strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

• Track execution of strategic priorities, such as expansion plans and product partnerships.
• Assess business performance and key growth drivers, and the resultant impact on forecasts.

Executive and Board Support
• Prepare quarterly reports, strategic presentations, and performance analyses.
• Support the CEO with data-driven insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Contribute to communications, preparation of high-quality internal and external communications.

Head Office Optimisation
• Assist the head office functions with streamlining reporting and repetitive tasks.
• Improve quality control in financial analysis and executive presentations.
• Implement dashboards and reporting tools for real-time tracking of business metrics and projects.

Organisational Priorities
• Support internal key priorities, such as lending processes, onboarding new systems, Annual Reports, and internal audit trackers.
• Improve cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely execution of key projects.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Competences:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer, data science, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, CBAP, CCBA, or a Project Management Qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic analysis, business analysis, consulting, finance, or a related field.
• Ability to commit to Qcil’s mission of producing lifesaving medicines and fostering regional self-sufficiency.
• Strong financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant tools.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to evaluate complex business problems and recommend solutions.
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Passion for innovation and improving business operations.