Business Planning Executive / Manager

Otl Asia Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Planning professional to drive financial and operational planning. This role is crucial in supporting management decisions through insightful analysis and accurate reporting. You'll lead forecasting and variance analysis, ensuring business goals are met with robust financial plans. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and embark on a journey that fosters growth and impactful change within the organization.

Benefits

Dynamic Work Environment

Opportunities for Travel

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial planning and business analysis.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with corporate objectives.
• Generate and present financial and business performance reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

MBA or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Business Planning Role

Plays a key strategic part in driving the financial and operational planning process within the organization. This position supports management decision-making by providing insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and strategic planning support. Acting as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, it ensures that business goals are supported by strong financial plans. By translating complex data into actionable insights, this position drives strategic business decisions and helps the organization achieve its objectives. The role leads forecasting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis, proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities. Additionally, it supports investment evaluations, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure efficient use of resources. It is a key player in business performance reviews, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions to improve overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets.
• Conduct account profitability reviews, including detailed performance analysis of key accounts to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and review Less Than Truck Load (LTL) Division P&L performance, identifying financial trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

Management Reporting

• Manage the preparation and consolidation of materials for Management Meetings (MM) and Board of Directors (BOD) presentations.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of finance-related materials across departments.
• Compile and maintain weekly forecast worksheets and ensure accurate, timely headquarters (HQ) reporting.
• Generate and present ad hoc financial and business performance reports to support senior leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Finance department to prepare financial analysis, business cases, and planning materials.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure the accuracy of data entry and maintenance of the booking master for the LTL division.
• Support and provide analysis for cross-functional or strategic projects, particularly those related to business planning, growth initiatives, and performance improvement.

Stakeholder Support

• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of key corporate initiatives and projects led by senior management.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial planning, business analysis, or related roles.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

Why Join Us: At Overland, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Joining our team provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and drive positive change within the organization. Notably, our roles may involve traveling to affiliated companies for work-related purposes, further enriching your experience and broadening your horizons. Join Overland to embark on a journey where your talents are valued, growth is encouraged, and impactful changes are made.

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OTL (Overland Total Logistic) was incorporated in 2001 and became one of the subsidiaries of Yamato Transport Japan in 2016. OTL offers integrated one-stop door-to-door logistics for forwarding, transportation, cargo handling, and warehousing.

OTL is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in Indo-China and the ASEAN region. We have positioned ourselves as the most cost-effective and complete FTL/LTL service provider in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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