Business Development Analyst

Responsibilities:

• ​Analyze internal and external data to support business strategic planning and decision-making, including staying abreast of market intelligence on the hospitality industry locally and internationally.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to evaluate potential management opportunities, investments, and partnerships.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management.
• Travel within and outside of Lagos to screen new opportunities for hotel development and management of hotels and other hospitality assets.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align growth strategies.
• Travel to operating units to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) of our portfolio of businesses and provide actionable insights for investors.
• Support the development of business cases, proposals, and go-to-market strategies.
• Track and evaluate the performance of business development initiatives.
• Attend and participate in trade shows, forums, conferences, and events to represent the brand's thought leadership and initiatives.

Requirements:

• ​Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in business analytics, strategy, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Strong in Financial modelling and forecasting.
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar).
• Strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

​Preferred Attributes:

• Willingness and ability to travel outside of Lagos about once a month for site inspections. Travel is a very significant part of the job.
• Early technology adopter with a can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with hospitality technology and market intelligence platforms is not strictly required but is a plus.
• Adaptability to a new industry and willingness to learn about the hospitality business.
• Self-Starter and motivated.
• Strong team spirit and integrity.