Profitability Analyst (Performance & Planning)

Profitability Analyst (Performance & Planning) at Jumia Nigeria

Jumia is Africa’s leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Profitability Analyst (Performance & Planning)

Department: Commercial Planning & Performance

Job Objective

The Planning & Performance function at Jumia is responsible for anticipating and structuring the planning & performance activities for the group. We are a cross-functional team delivering what is right for the group agnostic of function or agenda.
The role encompasses six clearly defined dimensions:

Steering country on full PnL to profitability across GP1/GP2 & GP3
Supporting the production Monthly/Weekly performance planning
Support all functions in the company to deliver on our budget and vision
Support preparation mid-month and monthly Performance reviews with top management
Launching/implementing and monitoring performance steering actions across marketing/commercial/ops and Jumia Services
Work across all business units Physical Goods/On-demand & Jumia Pay
The Profitability Analyst is supporting the work on high-impact actions and projects across all functions commercial/marketing/Ops and JS. The aim is to bring exceptional profitable usage growth across the group.
The analysis and insights produced by the Profitability Analyst have a strong impact on different dimensions of the business: the Planning & Performance team is the main team in charge of projects/analysis which is both cross-functional and key to the strategic success of Jumia

Responsibilities

Monitoring monthly performance across the group and full PnL identifying and conducting root cause analysis on deviations ensuring all departments are aligned with the expected trajectory
Suggest the defining and implementation of performance steering actions to growth in the profitable usage of Jumia
Giving weekly visibility on key deviations versus Business Plan for the group
Assessing every month the deviation versus Jumia Services SLA (Service Level Agreement) to avoid any extra cost due to lack of planning accuracy
Weekly assessment of the results of growth initiatives (AB tests on shipping fees, Vouchers, Success Rate)
Weekly assessment of business profitability and usage and suggestions for improvement in these KPIs (change in customer fees, commissions, vendor fees, etc.)
Ad hoc analysis on high-impact areas of the business (Customers churn rate, Repurchase rate across categories, etc.

Experience and Requirements

Top Business / Engineering Schools and Universities
5+ years experience
A significant experience in eCommerce, management consulting, venture capital, company creation or category management (retail) would be appreciated
Proficiency in MS Office and Excel (VBA would be a plus)
Ability to analyze large data sets to make strategic decisions
A successful candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced analytical skills
Advanced communication skills
Organized
Structured
Fast learner
Resistant to stress
Independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
Strong desire to pursue a career in Jumia
As a whole, we expect someone passionate, creative, and able to work efficiently. We expect a smart and hard-working individual, with a strong willingness to become a leader at Jumia.
We Offer

A unique experience in an international, entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
An unparalleled personal and professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
The opportunity to be part of a team full of talented people with the best backgrounds.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online