Senior Associate - Innovation

JobPurpose

The Senior Associate – Innovation will support the Innovation function through structured analysis, performance tracking, and data-driven reporting. The role will focus on evaluating innovation initiatives, supporting pilot governance, and enabling informed decision-making through robust analytics and dashboarding.

The position requires strong analytical capability, advanced Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Visualization Tools expertise, financial modelling skills, and the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

Innovation Portfolio Tracking

• Maintain and update the innovation portfolio dashboard.
• Track KPIs across pilot projects and proof-of-concepts.
• Highlight risks, delays, and optimization opportunities.

Data Analysis & Dashboard Development

• Develop interactive dashboards
• Integrate data from multiple business units into structured reports.
• Automate recurring reporting processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.

Business Case & Financial Support

• Support financial modelling for innovation initiatives.
• Conduct ROI analysis and scenario modelling for pilot projects.
• Assist in evaluating cost savings and revenue potential.

Opportunity Evaluation

• Support assessment of startups and technology partners.
• Contribute to scoring models and evaluation frameworks.
• Prepare structured analytical summaries for decision-making forums.

Executive Reporting

• Prepare concise, insight-driven presentations for leadership.
• Provide analytical input to Innovation Committee materials.
• Ensure timely and structured reporting across initiatives.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Professional certifications in data analytics or BI tools are an advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

Experience

• 6- 8 years of experience in analytics, strategy, finance, or innovation-related roles.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a corporate environment.
• Exposure to project evaluation, performance tracking, or portfolio reporting is preferred.

Competencies

1. Strong analytical and structured thinking.
2. High attention to detail.
3. Clear and concise communication skills.
4. Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
5. Strong organizational and time management skills.
6. Collaborative mindset with professional stakeholder engagement

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization capability, including dashboard design and data modelling.
• Strong Excel skills for structured analysis and reporting.
• Good understanding of financial concepts, including ROI, cost-benefit analysis, and basic business case evaluation.
• Familiarity with performance tracking frameworks and KPI development.