Senior Business Advisor

Responsibilities:

Executive Advisory & Decision Support:

• Provide strategic and analytical support to the MD/CEO on key business, commercial, and operational matters
• Prepare briefing notes, decision-support papers, and executive recommendations
• Evaluate emerging business opportunities and risks requiring executive attention

Strategy Execution & Performance Management:

• Drive implementation of corporate strategy and the annual business plan across business units
• Monitor performance against approved budgets, KPIs, and strategic

Business Intelligence & Corporate Planning:

• Conduct market, competitor, and macroeconomic analysis to inform executive decisions
• Develop business cases for investments, partnerships, and new opportunities
• Support annual budgeting, portfolio reviews, and M&A/investment screening

Board & Executive Management Support:

• Coordinate preparation and quality review of Board and Committee papers
• Prepare CEO reports and presentations for Board, investor, and stakeholder engagements

Stakeholder Engagement & Special Projects:

• Support MD/CEO engagements with regulators, investors, JV partners, and government agencies
• Lead strategic and confidential projects, including due diligence and corporate restructuring

Requirements:

Educations and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Upper) in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) from a reputable institution is strongly preferred.
• Programme/Project management certification or strategy/consulting credentials are an advantage.
• 15-20 years of progressive post-NYSC experience, with at least 8 years at senior exec, head-of-function, or strategy level.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives or boards.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy, corporate planning, business development, commercial management, or transformation.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s petroleum industry, regulatory framework, fiscal regime, and commercial environment.
• Experience with acquisitions, project development, or integrated energy businesses is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking, commercial acumen and oil & gas industry insight.
• Outstanding judgment, discretion and personal integrity.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence upward, sideways and across.
• Confidentiality and information - Security discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Executive presence and influencing skills
• Exceptional discretion and confidentiality
• Strong analytical capability