Strategy & Operations Analyst

Location: Kampala
Reporting To: CEO and CFO

Key Responsibilities

1. 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 mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
• Evaluate and develop strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Track the execution of strategic priorities, such as expansion plans and product partnerships.
• Assess business performance and key growth drivers and their impact on financial forecasts.

2. 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 internal and external communications, ensuring high-quality reporting and messaging.

3. Head Office Optimization

• Assist head office functions in 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.

4. Organizational Priorities

• Support internal key priorities, including lending processes, onboarding of new systems, annual reports, and internal audit trackers.
• Improve cross-functional collaboration to ensure the timely execution of key projects.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, CBAP, CCBA, or a Project Management Certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in strategic analysis, business analysis, consulting, finance, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex business problems and recommend solutions.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Passion for innovation and improving business processes.
• Ability to commit to QCIL’s mission of producing lifesaving medicines and fostering regional self-sufficiency.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter, detailed CV, and copies of academic certificates in a single PDF file via email to: recruitment@qcil.com

Deadline: 28th February 2025 at 5:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.