| Job Description of a Business Analyst Manager |
| Job Title: | Business Analyst Manager | Location: | Head Office |
| Grade Level: | 6 | Department: | Financial Planning and Analysis |
| Reports to (Title): | Head of FP&A | Direct Reports: | – |
| Job Purpose |
| To support the delivery of Analysis and insights by providing data and information for the day-to-day operation of the business and identify pricing opportunities for the business. |
| Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas |
| Recipe costing Reviews food recipe and determines appropriate costing of menu items Converts recipes for use in quantity preparation. Ensure up to date costing of material items Performs margin and pricing sensitivity analysis in order to support business initiatives Develop price points for new product launches to improve profit margin and sales volumes Business Analysis Reviews products menu to determine the best and worst performing products by location Determine location theoretical GP and cost benefit per location Monitors pricing decisions and proactively monitor products’ performance to determine whether revaluation is needed Ensures pricing accuracy across all store types and regions Performs products and volumes profitability analysis Competitive Analysis Monitors and update commercial and competitor price lists Analyze market trends, including competitors’ prices, consumer habits, marketing strategies and profitability Work closely with relevant teams to capture pricing strategies and opportunities. Data Analytics Reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly product performance |
| Key Performance Indicators |
| Ensures an updated product price list by clusters Ensures an updated competitor price list Maintain and regularly update pricing models Develop regular templates to drive business operation |
| Knowledge Requirements |
| Demonstrates good research, quantitative, and analytical skills Must be competent in software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel Have a natural aptitude in mathematics and can think analytically. Demonstrates commercial and economic awareness, including an awareness of global economic factors that can influence the Food & Beverage and QSR industry Knowledge of written and verbal communication skills |
| Job Specifications |
| Educational Requirements | Professional Requirements | Experience Requirements |
| – A good first degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance. | Relevant professional degree is an added advantage | Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required |
| Decision Expectations |
| Research and prepare pricing reports. Prepares competition report Prepares pricing impact reports Prepares product- volume profitability report |
| Working Conditions |
| Jobholder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. This role is largely office-based, as it involves a lot of research work and analysis. |
| Contacts and Purpose of Contact |
| Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts) | Purpose of Contact |
| Operation Managers HODs | Exchange or provide information Obtain, clarify, and discuss information Present, discuss information and problems Collaborate, negotiate and present ideas Deal with, influence or motivate subordinates Promote, justify or settle highly sensitive matters |
