Détails de l'opportunité
Title: Head of Strategy and Innovation
Reports to: Managing Director
Location: Lomé - Togo
Role purpose: Manage all the strategic aspects of the business
including the unit economics, new products introductions, funding
initiatives profitability of the company's existing and new products and
oversee the relationships with strategic stakeholders. The role holder
will work closely with all departments for the achievement of the
company's 10-year plan.
About the Role
Work with key
stakeholders to formulate the business plan and provide guidance on the
prioritization of projects, financing, and transaction structuring to
achieve the targets as per the business plan.
Provide local
leadership in the identifying of the NGU's funding needs and solutions
to the identified needs in close collaboration with Group. This includes
acting as a focal point for initiating and supporting funding
activities.
Manage the NGU's unit economics and recommend product
pricing. This includes identifying opportunities for cost optimization
and re-alignment of business processes.
Provide leadership direction for any new product introduction in the NGU with collaboration from group technical team.
Complement initiatives by the innovation team on value added services.
Manage partnerships and relationships to come up with value added
service and enhance the NGU's profitability.
Manage the NGU's
relationship with key suppliers which include Group, shareholders.
Ensure that the terms in the SLA are adhered to and outstanding issues
are resolved timeously. Initiating contract changes and modifications to
enhance the NGU's competitive edger and profitability. Act as the focal
point and provide leadership the NGU's projects which includes liaising
with suppliers and tracking progress.
Support other head of departments with insight and on relevant parameters as per the business plan.
Qualifications and Personal specification
7 years + experience in leading business strategy, operations, or finance.
Relevant degree + professional qualification (Strategy, Business,
Finance or equivalent through relevant training and or experience)
Strong finance background with certification will be an advantage
Proficiency in French and English
Strong commercial awareness and financial modelling skills
Excellent organizational skills with ability to plan workload, manage
time effectively and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
A high level of understanding and working knowledge of contract procedures within a partnership-based contract relationship.
The ability to analyze data and achieve high levels of productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness.
An inclusive person, who seeks realization of goals and results through working in partnership with others.
Possess enthusiasm, drive and determination and remain objective under
complex, stressful, and diverse conditions to reach optimum outcomes.
Influential and persuasive but also able to listen and develop ideas from others.
A 'common sense' attitude and a 'hands on' approach.