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Job Title:   Strategy & Operations Analyst   

Organisation: Quality Chemicals Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Quality Chemicals Ltd is a 26-yr old company engaging in the provision of top quality, efficacious and affordable life sciences solutions in the divisions of Animal Health, Human Health, Crop Science and Public Health.

Job Summary:   The Strategy & Operations Analyst will support Qcil’s C-suite by researching and analysing high-impact projects, providing data-driven insights, and elevating Board reporting as well as working closely with the CEO and CFO to improve internal efficiencies and support Qcil’s strategic ambitions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Projects and Business Growth

• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and market research to support strategic initiatives.
• Assess new business opportunities, including market expansion, product diversification, and M&A prospects.
• Evaluate and develop strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Track execution of strategic priorities, such as expansion plans and product partnerships.
• Assess business performance and key growth drivers, and the resultant impact on forecasts.

Executive and Board Support

• Prepare quarterly reports, strategic presentations, and performance analyses.
• Support the CEO with data-driven insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Contribute to communications, preparation of high-quality internal and external communications.

Head Office Optimisation

• Assist the head office functions with streamlining reporting and repetitive tasks.
• Improve quality control in financial analysis and executive presentations.
• Implement dashboards and reporting tools for realtime tracking of business metrics and projects.

Organisational Priorities

• Support internal key priorities, such as lending processes, onboarding new systems, Annual Reports, and internal audit trackers.
• Improve cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely execution of key projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer, data science or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, CBAP, CCA or a Project Management Qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic analysis, business analysis, consulting, finance or a related field.
• Ability to commit to Qcil’s mission of producing lifesaving medicines and fostering regional self-sufficiency.
• Strong financial modeling, scenario analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant tools.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to evaluate complex business problems and recommend solutions.
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Passion for innovation and improving business operations.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, in a fast-paced work environment and fully meet the requirements above, please:

Email your cover letter, detailed CV and copies of academic certificates in a PDF file to; recruitment@qcil.com

Deadline: 28th February 2025, at 5:00 pm.

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