Business Manager: Strategy and Analysis

6 hours ago

Midrand, South Africa MiWay Full time

Who are we?
You will analyse existing business strategies and practices and provide recommendations for improvements. The role also focuses on strategic and operational issues and decisions to enable the business to deliver its strategic objectives. The role further provides day to day support to the CEO in organising, establishing, and refining the day-to-day operations within the business What will make you successful in this role?
Bachelor’s Degree and/or Honours in Finance/Business Management or equivalent
Master’s Degree (Advantageous)
3 - 6 years’ experience in similar role
Background experience in Finance/Strategy/Insurance (Advantageous)
In depth understanding of designing business models
Risk Management
Experience in Research and Data Analytics Deliverables include, but will not be limited to
Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to operationalise the strategic pillars to execute the objectives and strategy
Identify areas for improvement across the business and develop business cases for change
Create operational strategies to guarantee effective utilisation of corporate resources while attaining business objectives
Utilise indicators like revenue growth, customer happiness, and employee retention rates to evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies
Measure MiWay’s performance monthly
Prepare, monitor and control business strategy budget
Conduct ad-hoc research projects in support of the development and growth of MiWay
Drive analysis and design business models linked to the strategy
Identify issues that could hinder MiWay’s capacity to accomplish its objectives and offer risk-reduction strategies
Developing and implementing plans to improve employee productivity and morale
Conducting market research
Creating a plan for the organisation, including long-term and short-term goals
Conducting research on new technologies that could have a significant impact on the organisation’s operations
Keeping updated with technologies and customer behaviours
Contributing to business development and digital innovation Knowledge and Skills Conduct client/market research Recommendations to various stakeholders Reporting to various stakeholders Product performance tracking and measurement Strategic planning and implementation Personal Attributes Financial acumen - Contributing through others Directs work - Contributing through others Manages complexity - Contributing through others Communicates effectively - Contributing through others Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing through others Collaborates - Contributing through others Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others Customer focus - Contributing through others Drives results - Contributing through others Turnaround time
At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

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