Senior Business Analysis Manager

Job Title: Senior Business Analysis Manager

PROFILE INTRODUCTION:

Our client a leading organization in the Energy Sector is seeking a visionary Senior Business Analysis Manager to spearhead the organization s business analysis and insight s function. This role will be instrumental in transforming data into strategic intelligence that fuels innovation enhances operational efficiency and strengthens competitive positioning.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in data analytics predictive and prescriptive modelling and financial project appraisal. They will drive high-impact business decisions by evaluating investment opportunities using key financial metrics such as IRR NPV and Payback Period while embedding data-driven thinking across the organization. Leading a team of analysts this individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align analytics initiatives with strategic goals and operational priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Business Analysis Function: Oversee and mentor a team of business analysts championing the use of data and analytics across all departments to drive performance and strategic alignment.
  
• Deliver Strategic Insights: Convert raw data into actionable insights using advanced analytics (predictive prescriptive diagnostic and descriptive) to inform decisions on investment process improvements and growth opportunities.
  
• Appraise Projects & Investments: Evaluate business cases using financial metrics such as IRR NPV Payback Period and ROI providing decision-makers with clear data-backed recommendations.
  
• Embed Analytics in Business Processes: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance operations and commercial units to integrate data into daily workflows and long-term planning.
  
• Champion Data Governance: Establish and enforce standards around data quality privacy and regulatory compliance across business units.
  
• Drive Change & Adoption: Foster a culture of data literacy and adoption through training stakeholder engagement and change management initiatives.
  
• Communicate with Impact: Translate complex analytical findings into clear business narratives through dashboards visualizations and reports tailored to senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
  
• Promote Innovation: Introduce new technologies and methodologies that strengthen the analytics infrastructure and support continuous improvement.
  
• Mitigate Risk: Proactively identify potential issues related to data integrity tech adoption or process inefficiencies and drive solutions that ensure business continuity and growth.
  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Thinking & Vision
  
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
  
• Leadership & People Development
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
• Change Management & Agility
  

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience in business analysis with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  
• Bachelors degree in Business Analytics Statistics Data Science Information Systems or a related field.
  
• Professional certifications such as CBAP PMI-PBA or advanced analytics credentials.
  
• Familiarity with programming languages (SQL Python R) is an added advantage.
  
• Strong command of advanced analytics (predictive prescriptive and diagnostic) and financial modeling tools.
  
• Experience facilitating training programs or analytics bootcamps is a plus.
  
• Proficient in data visualization platforms such as Power BI Tableau or similar tools.
  
• Solid understanding of statistical modelling forecasting and data storytelling.
  
• Demonstrated ability to drive business impact through process improvement and analytics.
  
• Experience working with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across functional teams.