Manager - Corporate Strategy and Financial Analysis

Summary

Lead and support strategic planning and management activities and monitor and evaluate a variety of strategic initiatives. Contribute to the business’ ability to meet its short, medium and long-term goals for Sagicor Group Jamaica. Play a pivotal role in monitoring and driving strategy execution and benefits realization, conducting financial analysis, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and assisting cross-functional teams in the formulation, implementation and achievement of the Group’s strategies, initiatives and key milestones.

Responsibilities

• • Monitor the performance and execution of Sagicor Group Jamaica’s strategic plans.
• • Liaise with key stakeholders to facilitate timely updates regarding the plans, progress, status, risks and roadblocks of key performance indicators and strategic initiatives.
• • Prepare and submit reports to facilitate the effective assessment and tracking of key performance indicators and strategic initiatives, including reports to the Board and Executive Leadership team.
• • Conduct progress reviews, monitoring the performance of the strategic plan, particularly at the divisional level and assess where adjustments are required.
• • Conduct and prepare financial and data analyses.
• • Prepare financial assessments for deals and opportunities.
• • Maintain records and prepare reports surrounding the realization of project benefits across the Group.
• • Conduct other financial analysis and provide analytical support to all areas of the unit as needed.
• • Provide support to key governance initiatives being undertaken by the Group.
• • Drive the maintenance of and training on an institutional Strategy Execution and Benefits Realisation Tool.
• • Collation and/ or preparation of reports as needed for review by Governance Committee(s)
• • Review business cases submitted for consideration by the Governance Committee(s)
• • Provide support in the development of Sagicor Group Jamaica’s strategic plans
• • Support organizational transformation in strategy and planning, working with senior management and business unit leaders as a thought partner to identify opportunities, support problem-solving, and design strategies to improve performance
• • Prepare, compile and circulate information related to the development of the strategic plans, develop templates, and coordinate meetings/retreats, to support the strategic planning process
• • Liaise with key stakeholders to compile and circulate information related to the budgeting process in support of the strategic plan
• • Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Experience in a management capacity.
• • Strong monitoring and evaluation skills.
• • Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking skills.
• • Working knowledge of financial analysis models.
• • Knowledge of the local and international markets and business environments, as well as financial tools/ software.
• • Ability to communicate effectively with well-developed written, presentation skills.
• • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and impact.
• • Ability to produce high-quality reports.
• • Excellent organizational skills.
• • Results oriented, quality-focused, and sound time management skills.
• • Excellent interpersonal skills
• • Good judgment, initiative and flexibility.
• • Effective team player.
• • High proficiency in the use of computer software packages such as Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies, Finance, Business, Economics, Accounts or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution
• • Master’s degree in Management Studies, Finance, Business, Economics, Accounts or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution would be an asset.
• • Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) Certification or CFA qualifications would be an asset.
• • Minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in the financial services industry in corporate planning, strategic management, business analysis and/ or financial analysis.

Additional Information and Instructions

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than February 28, 2025. 🙏 We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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