Manager, Business & Strategic Planning (Kuala Lumpur)

UEM Edgenta Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a strategic planning professional with extensive experience in corporate development and risk management. The candidate will play a crucial role in aligning business goals with sustainability and performance metrics through effective business planning and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in strategic planning or corporate finance.
• Experience in developing business plans and executive-level presentations.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and enterprise risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of annual business plans.
• Prepare financial models and forecasts for strategic decision-making.
• Implement enterprise risk frameworks and collaborate on performance tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a versatile and analytically driven professional with 6–9 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, ESG integration, enterprise risk management, and financial planning. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to translate corporate strategy into measurable outcomes through effective business planning, cross-functional collaboration, and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the development and execution of annual business plans, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy, financial objectives, and sustainability goals.
• Support enterprise-wide budgeting cycles, ensuring financial discipline and scenario-based planning.
• Prepare robust financial models, forecasts, and board-level reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, including feasibility studies, pricing strategy formulation, and investment analysis.
• Implement and maintain enterprise risk frameworks, including the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to inform leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to track and report on strategic initiative progress and organizational performance.
• Support ESG integration by aligning environmental, social, and governance priorities with operational and reporting standards.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 6–9 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, corporate finance, or enterprise risk in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing business plans, financial models, and executive-level presentations.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of investment evaluation principles.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, sustainability metrics, and reporting standards (e.g., GRI, TCFD).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise risk management tools and methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.