Strategy & Planning Analyst Job at Axxela

Axxela is a Helios Investment Partners LLP portfolio company, and a designated natural gas shipper on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP). Axxela is also the pioneering private sector-led developer of natural gas distribution in Nigeria, delivering at peak 80 million scfd to over 160 industrial and commercial customers via a vast network of gas infrastructure.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Strategy & Planning Analyst

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description


  • We are looking to engage a Strategy & Planning Analyst to support the implementation of Axxela’s medium-term business plan as well as monitor and report on the execution of other corporate plans.
  •  We are looking to engage a Strategy and Planning Analyst to assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and business plans for Axxela.
  • The incumbent supports the Strategy and Planning Manager in carrying out Axxela’s strategy, planning, and corporate performance monitoring function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the development of the organisation’s strategic plan, including long-term and annual views.
  • Support the Strategy and Planning Manager in coordinating business planning, goal setting and forecasting, initiative prioritisation, and performance tracking and reporting across the organisation.
  • Assist in the development of business proposals, operational business requirements, and business plans per asset as well as ensure successful execution of the initiatives created, as required.
  • Research and analyse market trends relating to the organisation’s business and overall strategy.
  • Provide support and insight into significant organisational changes (e.g., the shift in strategic focus, mergers, and acquisitions).
  • Coordinate annual corporate retreats and brainstorming sessions on specific company initiatives.
  • Facilitate collaborative development of cross-asset strategies, initiatives, and contingency plans.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for generating incremental value for the company.
  • Support the development of business/investment cases for new frontier opportunities and other strategic opportunities.

Essential Requirements

  • First Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related fields
  • Minimum three years of experience in strategic planning, business process optimisation, finance or related fields
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Ability to develop simple business plans
  • Ability to develop simple quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: hcmadmin@axxelagroup.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.