Manager, Business Planning

HTK; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HTK in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Manager, Business Planning to lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning process. You will partner with stakeholders to align targets with business objectives and drive data-driven decision making.

The role requires a strong grasp of ecommerce KPIs, budgeting and variance analysis, and proficiency in Excel and BI tools. You will be expected to automate reporting and contribute to governance of data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Finance/Analytics Required.
• 5+ years in Business Planning/Analytics/FP&A/Strategy/Performance Management.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce KPIs and business drivers.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and BI/visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau); SQL knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive annual business planning, including target setting, budgeting, and forecasting with stakeholders.
• Track revenue, costs, and KPIs; conduct variance analysis and identify risks and opportunities.
• Apply data analytics to assess performance, customer behavior, and market trends for insights.
• Develop and maintain management reports, dashboards, and scorecards for visibility.
• Prepare business reviews and present performance updates to senior management.
• Enhance reporting efficiency via automation while ensuring data accuracy and governance.
• Act as internal AI ambassador, identifying opportunities to automate tasks and upskill the team.

Skills

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

SQL

Data analytics platforms

Analytical/presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics

Job description

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Manager, Business Planning

The role:

• Drive the annual business planning process, including target setting, budgeting, and forecasting, in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Track revenue, cost, and key business KPIs against targets, conduct variance analysis, and identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Apply data analytics to evaluate business performance, customer behavior, and market trends, translating findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain management reports, dashboards, and score card that provide timely, accurate, and meaningful visibility of business performance.
• Prepare business review materials and present performance updates, key trends, and strategic insights to senior management to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Enhance reporting efficiency through automation and analytics tools, while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reporting standards and governance requirements.
• Act as an internal AI ambassador, identifying opportunities to automate repetitive analytical tasks and upskill the broader team on AI-driven BI tools.

To succeed in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Planning, Business Analytics, FP&A, Strategy, or Performance Management, preferably in eCommerce, retail, marketplace, or other consumer-focused industries.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce KPIs and business drivers, including sales performance, customer acquisition, retention, conversion, and profitability.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and delivering actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and other data analytics or visualization tools; knowledge of SQL and digital analytics platforms is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.