Strategy & Business Operations Analyst

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 20 July 2026

Company Profile

SigmaStrat is a forward-thinking business advisory and strategic solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. We partner with businesses, institutions, and entrepreneurs to solve complex challenges, improve performance, and execute transformative strategies that drive measurable results.

As we continue to expand our impact, we are seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and execution-focused Strategy & Business Operations Analyst to support strategic initiatives, optimize business operations, and drive organizational performance.

Position Purpose

The Strategy & Business Operations Analyst will work closely with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business operations, project execution, performance management, and growth initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in turning ideas into action, ensuring organizational priorities are effectively implemented, and providing data-driven insights that support decision-making.

This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and has a passion for driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate business objectives into actionable plans, measurable goals, and key performance indicators.
• Conduct research, market assessments, and business analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor the execution of strategic projects and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Prepare executive reports, business cases, presentations, strategic updates, and decision-support materials.
• Track strategic priorities and provide regular progress updates to leadership.

Business Operations Management

• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions that improve productivity and performance.
• Design, implement, and optimize systems, processes, and workflows that enhance accountability and execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment among departments and stakeholders.
• Develop operational dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to support organizational visibility and decision-making.
• Monitor organizational performance and recommend improvements that support business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across business functions.

Project Coordination and Performance Monitoring

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and performance tracking mechanisms.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and deliverables and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure timely documentation of action items, decisions, and follow-up activities.
• Escalate critical challenges and bottlenecks to leadership with clear recommendations for resolution.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with organizational priorities and strategic goals.

Business Development Support

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis, and competitor benchmarking.
• Support proposal development, client engagement activities, and strategic business development efforts.
• Contribute to the development of growth strategies and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating new markets, products, services, and expansion opportunities.

Executive Support and Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to execute high-priority initiatives.
• Coordinate communication, follow-up actions, and accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports, and executive summaries for leadership discussions.
• Support organizational decision-making through data analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Help drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance across the organization.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who combines strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities. You are comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Take ownership of responsibilities and consistently deliver results.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, initiative, and reliability.
• Proactively identify opportunities, challenges, and solutions.
• Communicate effectively and keep stakeholders informed.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Enjoy building structure, systems, and processes in dynamic environments.
• Focus on outcomes, impact, and measurable results.
• Maintain a growth mindset and continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.

This role may not be suitable for individuals who:

• Require close supervision to complete tasks.
• Struggle with accountability, deadlines, or follow-through.
• Prefer highly structured environments with limited change.
• Wait for detailed instructions before taking action.
• Focus on problems without seeking practical solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Project Management, Management, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree will be considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in strategy, business operations, management consulting, business analysis, project management, corporate planning, or related fields.
• Experience within a consulting firm, startup, corporate organization, or high-growth business environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic projects, operational improvements, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and managing cross-functional stakeholders is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

Strategic and Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Project and Operations Management

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Experience developing operational frameworks, performance dashboards, and process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organization.
• Confidence in presenting findings, recommendations, and business insights to senior leaders.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience working with reporting tools, data analysis platforms, and business intelligence applications will be an advantage.
• Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and performance tracking tools.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:

• Ownership and accountability.
• Initiative and proactive thinking.
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork.
• Results orientation and execution focus.
• High standards of quality and excellence.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application Button.