Business Planning Manager

Hewlett Packard Co.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Co. in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Business Planning Manager to lead complex data analyses and develop forward-looking business plans.

The role requires building statistical and financial models to forecast performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives. The candidate will define performance metrics, monitor forecast accuracy, and identify trends and risks to inform go-forward plans.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical thinking and data manipulation to forecast performance.
• Experience with statistical analysis and financial modeling.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex data and analyses to develop business plans and recommendations.
• Constructs statistical and financial models to forecast performance.
• Defines metrics to measure performance and monitors gaps.
• Leads cross-functional teams and supports priority projects.
• Develops go-forward business plan recommendations with risk/return considerations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Excel

Access

Statistical methods

Education

First level university degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

## Business Planning ManagerApply: Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 3170000Business Planning Manager**Description -****What a Business Planning Manager does in HP:**Applies ***developed*** subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues. ***Responsibilities:**** Manages complex data and business analyses to develop business plans and make recommendations.* Works independently to construct complex statistical and financial models to forecast business performance.* Defines the metrics required to measure business performance, compares actual data to forecasted values, and develops the process for identifying and addressing performance gaps.* Manages complex, time- sensitive market research projects and synthesizes data and information to identify relevant trends and next steps.* Works with cross-functional teams across the entire span of business planning activities.* Contributes to priority projects with complex analyses and assists in developing recommendations.* Works closely with business leaders to develop business plans based on historical and forecasted data and reports.* Develops go-forward business plan recommendations based on potential risks and returns.* Identifies cutting-edge analytical tools, models, and methods for making key business decisions. ***Education and Experience Required:*** Typically 4-6 years experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area. First level university degree. ***Knowledge and Skills:**** Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and the ability to manage complex data requests.* Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.* Ability to learn and draw on new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches to business analysis.* Extensive knowledge of Excel, Access, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.* Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.* Very strong verbal and written communication skills.* Strong project management skills.* Developed relationship management skills.* Ability to lead cross-functional teams.* Ability to identify and summarize relevant trends from market and industry data.#LI-POST**Job -**Business Planning**Schedule -**Full time**Shift -**No Shift premium (Malaysia)**Travel -****Relocation -****Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -**HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\"