Commercial Planning & Analytics Specialist at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Planning & Analytics Specialist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We're seeking a Commercial Planning and Analytics Specialist to join our team, responsible for driving business growth through data-driven insights and strategic planning.
• The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in commercial planning, and the ability to communicate complex data insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Planning: Develop and maintain commercial plans, forecasts, and analyses to support business growth.
• Data Analysis: Analyze large data sets to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Market Research: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to stay up to date on industry trends and market dynamics.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases and strategic initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure alignment and effective decision-making.
• Insight Generation: Provide data-driven insights to inform business strategy, optimize pricing, and improve profitability.
• Reporting and Visualization: Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• A Master’s degree or professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• 3 - 7 years of experience in commercial planning, business analytics, or financial planning within Fintech, Banking, Telecom, FMCG, or similar industries.
• Proven ability to develop and manage commercial models, pricing strategies, and revenue forecasts.
• Strong experience in data analysis, business performance tracking, and reporting.
• Practical understanding of market trends, customer segmentation, and financial drivers.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance principles, with the ability to apply concepts in commercial decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2025.

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