Strategy Manager at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and analyze information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations.
• Manage the Group strategic planning and consolidation processes; overall liaison of template dissemination, engagement meetings, collation and presentation.
• Cascade of approved plan and monthly review against plan.
• Prepare business performance and strategy papers to the Board and executive management committees.
• Provide key support in the management of the overall strategy execution, working in conjunction with responsible line leaders and the corporate staff.
• Support target setting and any revisions or changes to the targets or plans that support achieving the  approved targets.
• Manage strategic initiatives validation, sizing and tracking at unit level.
• Provide on-going performance management of work stream sponsors, leads and initiative owners on the successful execution of the strategy.
• Provide senior leaders with insights and recommendations on the tactics and pathways they need to adopt to meet their strategic initiatives and targets.
• Develop and coordinate the regular input from the Group stakeholders regarding the company's success factors.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a business related field from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in accounting &/or finance e.g. CPA or CFA is an added advantage
• Master's degree in a business related field is an added advantage
• At least 5 years' experience in strategy/business finance/consulting including experience in: 
  • income statement and balance sheet structure management (financial management)
  • Devising and implementing business strategies involving quantitative analysis, conceptualization and communication of strategic solutions

The preferred candidate demonstrates the following competencies and qualities:

• Superior problem-solving skills and ability to deliver high demands of work within set deadlines
• Exceptional drive and commitment striving for excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
• Highly self-driven and able to think strategically.
• High level of agility, eager to develop new skills and areas of expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills