Overview
Role Purpose: Business Planning role is responsible for driving strategy and planning efforts to align business operations with the company’s mission and strategic goals. This role involves conducting research and analysis of industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify emerging market opportunities and areas of strategic interest. The individual will develop and manage complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation plans, and project planning frameworks to support informed decision-making and operational alignment.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Alignment and Planning: Develop strategic plans to align business operations with company goals and mission.
- Industry and Competitive Trend Analysis: Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities, growth opportunities and market risks.
- Forecasting and Budgeting: Create detailed forecasting models and develop accurate budgets, ensuring forecasting accuracy and budget adherence.
- Resource Allocation and Project Planning: Plan and allocate resources effectively to support projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely project completion.
- Site Planning and Development: Lead site planning initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, with optimized site plans supporting business operations.
KPIs Tracking
- Design and calculate KPIs to measure success across projects.
- Well-defined KPIs driving measurable success.
- Business Performance Monitoring: Monitor performance metrics and evaluate strategy effectiveness.
- Improved business performance and operational efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Summary
- Strategic goal alignment metrics and plan implementation timeliness: Conduct Monthly Planning & Analytic forum every month for alignment and discussion with stakeholders.
- Number of actionable market opportunities identified and risk mitigations: Project and Performance tracker.
- Forecast accuracy and budget variance: Actual and Forecast Key Business Tracker includes in budget spending optimization.
- Resource utilization efficiency and project completion rate: Project and Performance tracker.
- Site plan effectiveness and operational cost reduction: Monthly Sitewise report.
- KPI relevance, accuracy, and tracking adherence: Key Business Tracker in budget spending optimization.
- Improvements in business metrics and process optimization rates: Conduct Business Analytic forum monthly for alignment and discussion with stakeholders.
Required Skills
- Strategic Thinking, Goal Alignment, Leadership
- Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Trend Identification
- Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Budgeting
- Project Management, Resource Optimization, Risk Management
- Site Planning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Management
- KPI Development, Data Analytics, Performance Measurement
- Monitoring, Reporting, Continuous Improvement
- Data Interpretation, Business Acumen, Insight Generation
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Operations, or a related field
- At least 8-10 years of experience in business planning, strategy development, or operational management
- Minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role involving strategic planning and execution
- Expertise in-depth knowledge of business forecasting, resource allocation, and KPI development
- Strong background in project management, operational efficiency, and site planning
- Proficiency in using business intelligence tools, financial software, and project management systems
- Familiarity with advanced forecasting models, performance tracking systems, and reporting tools