The Group Strategy Insights & Performance Lead is responsible for building and operating the Group’s strategy insights, performance management, and reporting capability. The role collects, integrates, validates, and analyses data from internal and external sources; produces decision-grade insights; and delivers executive-ready reporting and dashboards that improve strategic decision-making, strategic alignment, and performance management. The role also supports continuous strategy-related feedback, communication, and improvement through structured reporting cadences, stakeholder engagement, and capability-building.

Strategy-related Data Collection, Management, and Analysis                                   

• Identify and integrate data from various internal and external sources to ensure comprehensive data coverage.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of collected data through stringent data quality assurance practices.
• Perform descriptive analysis to summarize historical data and identify patterns or trends.
• Utilize predictive analysis techniques, including statistical models and machine learning, to forecast future trends and outcomes.
• Develop prescriptive analysis recommendations based on data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to present data insights in an accessible and understandable format, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Reporting and Communication    

• Implement standardized reporting frameworks and templates to ensure consistency in reporting across the organization.
• Generate regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs), providing stakeholders with up-to-date performance data.
• Provide ad hoc reports as needed to address specific questions or issues, ensuring that stakeholders have the information they need when they need it.
• Implement systems for automated data reporting to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports.
• Identify key stakeholders and their information needs, tailoring communication to ensure relevance and clarity.
• Implement a comprehensive communication plan outlining key messages, channels, and frequency of communication.
• Establish feedback mechanisms for stakeholders to provide input on reports and insights, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design and maintain low-code workflow tools (e.g., Power Apps) and simple automations that streamline KPI/OKR updates, data capture, approvals, issue logging, and follow-up tracking—improving timeliness, accuracy, and auditability.

Market Research and Environmental Scanning                                                                          

• Conduct thorough market research to understand industry trends, market size, growth opportunities, and the competitive landscape.
• Supports the Senior Strategy manager in the use strategic planning frameworks like Scenario Planning, 3-Horizons, SWOT and PESTLE analysis to make sense and make use of environmental scanning research and data analysis.
• Supports the Senior Strategy manager to benchmark the organization’s performance against industry standards and best practices.
• Identify market trends and monitor changes to identify new opportunities and potential threats.
• Support the Senior Strategy manager to assess the competitive landscape to understand the positioning and strategies of key competitors.
• Support in gathering and analyzing customer and market data to understand needs, preferences, and behavior.
• Produce comprehensive industry reports and studies to inform strategic decisions.

Insights Dissemination and Knowledge Sharing         

• Share insights and reports with internal stakeholders through meetings, emails, and intranet portals to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.
• Communicate relevant insights and reports to external stakeholders, such as investors and regulatory bodies, to maintain transparency and compliance.
•  Foster a culture of knowledge sharing by regularly disseminating insights and best practices within the organization, encouraging continuous learning and improvement.