Business Development and Analytics Officer

This role is designed to provide critical support in business development, project monitoring, and administrative tasks. The emphasis will be on analytics and documentation to ensure informed decision-making and strategic planning. Additionally, the Officer will work closely with the leadership team to drive sales and customer acquisition for two of our key business units. This position will report directly to the Business Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Market Analysis:

• Conduct detailed market analysis, including identifying growth opportunities, competitor activities, and industry trends.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on data and market intelligence to senior leadership.
• Develop and refine business strategies, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market conditions.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence:

• Analyze internal and external data to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Use advanced data analytics tools and methodologies to improve business performance and optimize operations.

Financial Modeling & Forecasting:

• Create financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and potential risks.
• Support financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis to ensure the business remains aligned with profitability and growth targets.
• Analyze financial statements and operations data to assess profitability and recommend improvements.

Administrative Support:

• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
• Manage and organize files, records, and other important documents.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to the leadership team.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and marketing, to ensure strategies are implemented effectively.
• Provide actionable insights to help guide senior management in decision-making processes.
• Support the development of business cases for new projects, investments, and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Preferably with 2 years of experience in business strategy, analytics, project management or a similar role, preferably within the petroleum or energy sector.
• Experience working with financial models, market analysis, and business performance reporting.
• Knowledge of the petroleum industry, including market dynamics, regulatory issues, and competitive landscape.
• With proven experience in project management and administrative roles
• Amenable to travel from time to time.