The Senior Manager –Data Analysis is a strategic and analytical leader responsible for driving organizational effectiveness through robust business planning, performance management frameworks, KPI governance, and data-driven decision support. The role bridges strategy and operations, translating executive priorities into measurable plans and holding functions accountable to delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and multi-year business planning cycle, coordinating inputs across functions and consolidating into an integrated operational plan.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management frameworks, KPIs, OKRs, and balanced scorecards.

• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and management reporting packs, providing timely and accurate performance insights to senior leadership.

• Identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Partner with department heads to set performance targets, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions where required.

• Lead cross-functional planning workshops and strategic review sessions (monthly/quarterly/annual).

• Manage the risk and issue escalation process linked to performance delivery.

• Develop and coach a high-performing team of planning and performance analysts.

• Support organisational transformation and change management initiatives with structured planning and tracking frameworks.

Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (required).

•   Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) from a reputable institution (preferred).

•   8–12 years of progressive experience in strategy, planning, performance management, or management consulting.

•   Prior experience in a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB / Big 4 Strategy) strongly preferred.

•   Proficiency in data visualisation and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced modelling).

•   Demonstrated experience building KPI frameworks, reporting systems, and business planning processes from the ground up.

Competencies

•        Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving.

•        Executive communication and stakeholder management.

•        Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

•        Team leadership and talent development.

•        Drive for results and accountability.

•        Adaptability in complex, fast-paced environments.