Job Title: Head of Business Performance and Analytics
Organisation: ABSA Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Absa Group Limited (formerly Barclays Bank UK) is a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees
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
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join ABSA Group in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th October 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required