Business Analyst, MD office

Role purpose

The role will work closely with the Managing Director as part of the MDs Office, supporting strategic priorities, management reviews, cross-functional initiatives and executive communication.

This is not a conventional Executive Assistant position. The individual is expected to understand the business, connect information across functions, drive follow-through and progressively become a trusted extension of the MD’s office.

Key responsibilities

* Support the MD in strategic planning, business reviews and key initiatives.

* Analyse business performance across sales, profitability, operations, customers and strategic projects.

* Prepare high-quality management presentations, briefing notes and decision papers.

* Convert discussions into clear decisions, owners, timelines and follow-up mechanisms.

* Track critical initiatives across functions and proactively identify delays or risks.

* Coordinate preparation for Board, Group/HQ, leadership, customer and other important meetings.

* Draft executive communications and correspondence.

* Conduct quick research on competitors, markets, customers and industry developments.

* Maintain an effective management cadence around the MD’s priorities.

* Handle sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion.

* Support selected calendar, meeting and travel coordination where executive judgment is required.