Head of Business Performance and Analytics job at Absa Bank


Head of Business Performance and Analytics
2025-10-01T13:28:01+00:00
Absa Bank
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FULL_TIME
 
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Banking
Accounting & Finance
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-10-14T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
8

Job Summary

• Business performance reporting including functional reporting
• Managing for Value reporting- product and customer profitability reports
• Support the development of Balance Sheet management
• Acts as first hand contact for business functions in analyzing and interpreting financial information
• Monitor competition's activities (reporting comparative analysis of the market data)
• Manage the Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and Short-Term Plan (STP) process with different functions

Job Description

Business Performance Reporting

  • Lead in development and preparation of Absa Uganda’s short-term plan (STP), medium term plan (MTP) and rolling forecast (RAF) and budgets.
  • Build effective working relationships with business stakeholders to develop a detailed understanding of their business imperatives and objectives.
  • Identify opportunities through which data and analytics can assist in addressing business challenges.
  • Oversee collection and packaging of data into usable and user-friendly management information for the relevant teams and stakeholders in the organization.
  • Effective preparation and presentation of regular performance reports to EXCO and Board, particularly related to needs of the business to aid performance measurement and management.
  • Identify opportunities in support of the business initiatives through analysis of the internal business management information as well as external industry information.
  • Analyze trends within the business data to reduce risks, optimize performance of the business and inform decision making.
  • Provide advice and support to management on financial risks that might have an impact on profitability by discussing at regular intervals all financial related matters.
  • Check and challenge functional budgets thereby ensuring that they are realistic and stretching.
  • Required to persuade and drive the delivery of financial targets through regular discussions with Retail, Business Banking, Corporate, and Markets.

Technical Experience and Capability

  • In depth understanding of short-, medium- and long-term strategies, goals and objectives
  • Detailed knowledge of Management Accounting
  • Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting
  • Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools- TM1
  • Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Treasury and Retail portfolios
  • Detailed understanding of customer segmentation and service principles
  • Good knowledge of commercial and competitor environment
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
  • Any other duties that maybe assigned to you from time to time by the Bank.

Preferred Education

  • University degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Or a full Professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, qualified with strong accounting background.

Preferred Experience

  • Training in influencing and leadership skills
  • Performance development training
  • In depth understanding of the business model, strategy, market opportunities and threats, competition dynamics, product portfolio, supplier relationships and customer profiles as this is key to providing a unique perspective that looks across different dynamics
  • Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Retail, Business Banking, Markets, and Treasury portfolios
  • Detailed understanding of customer segmentation and service principles
  • Good knowledge of commercial/retail and competitor environment
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

Competencies:

  • Planning and organization skills
  • Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions
  • Excellent comprehension skills to understand and interpret financial data and economic trends.
  • Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders in order to achieve work goals.

Education

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

 
 
 
bachelor degree
24
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Vacancy title:
Head of Business Performance and Analytics

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Absa Bank

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 14 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

• Business performance reporting including functional reporting
• Managing for Value reporting- product and customer profitability reports
• Support the development of Balance Sheet management
• Acts as first hand contact for business functions in analyzing and interpreting financial information
• Monitor competition's activities (reporting comparative analysis of the market data)
• Manage the Medium-Term Plan (MTP) and Short-Term Plan (STP) process with different functions

Job Description

Business Performance Reporting

  • Lead in development and preparation of Absa Uganda’s short-term plan (STP), medium term plan (MTP) and rolling forecast (RAF) and budgets.
  • Build effective working relationships with business stakeholders to develop a detailed understanding of their business imperatives and objectives.
  • Identify opportunities through which data and analytics can assist in addressing business challenges.
  • Oversee collection and packaging of data into usable and user-friendly management information for the relevant teams and stakeholders in the organization.
  • Effective preparation and presentation of regular performance reports to EXCO and Board, particularly related to needs of the business to aid performance measurement and management.
  • Identify opportunities in support of the business initiatives through analysis of the internal business management information as well as external industry information.
  • Analyze trends within the business data to reduce risks, optimize performance of the business and inform decision making.
  • Provide advice and support to management on financial risks that might have an impact on profitability by discussing at regular intervals all financial related matters.
  • Check and challenge functional budgets thereby ensuring that they are realistic and stretching.
  • Required to persuade and drive the delivery of financial targets through regular discussions with Retail, Business Banking, Corporate, and Markets.

Technical Experience and Capability

  • In depth understanding of short-, medium- and long-term strategies, goals and objectives
  • Detailed knowledge of Management Accounting
  • Detailed understanding of Managing for Value reporting
  • Strong Computer skills and other Analytical tools- TM1
  • Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Treasury and Retail portfolios
  • Detailed understanding of customer segmentation and service principles
  • Good knowledge of commercial and competitor environment
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
  • Any other duties that maybe assigned to you from time to time by the Bank.

Preferred Education

  • University degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Or a full Professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, qualified with strong accounting background.

Preferred Experience

  • Training in influencing and leadership skills
  • Performance development training
  • In depth understanding of the business model, strategy, market opportunities and threats, competition dynamics, product portfolio, supplier relationships and customer profiles as this is key to providing a unique perspective that looks across different dynamics
  • Comprehensive understanding of product set and services of Corporate, Retail, Business Banking, Markets, and Treasury portfolios
  • Detailed understanding of customer segmentation and service principles
  • Good knowledge of commercial/retail and competitor environment
  • An appreciation of the external economic, political, legal and regulatory environment and their impact to the business.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

Competencies:

  • Planning and organization skills
  • Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions
  • Excellent comprehension skills to understand and interpret financial data and economic trends.
  • Highly numeric/strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders in order to achieve work goals.

Education

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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