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Head of Business Performance and Analytics job at Absa Bank
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Oct-02
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Head of Business Performance and Analytics 2025-10-01T13:28:01+00:00 Absa Bank https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3160/logo/Absa%20Bank.png https://www.absa.co.ug/personal/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Banking Accounting & Finance 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) JOB-68dd2c615be72 Vacancy title:
Head of Business Performance and Analytics 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 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 Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now
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