Strategic Planning & Forecasting Manager

HP; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HP is seeking a Business Planning Manager to lead complex data analyses and forecast business performance. The role requires building statistical and financial models, defining performance metrics, and guiding cross-functional teams in planning activities.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in strategy, planning, or finance, and possess strong Excel/Access skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to leadership.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access

Job description

HP is seeking a Business Planning Manager to lead complex data analyses and forecast business performance. The role requires building statistical and financial models, defining performance metrics, and guiding cross-functional teams in planning activities.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in strategy, planning, or finance, and possess strong Excel/Access skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to leadership.