Corporate Planning Manager

The Bistro Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bistro Group is seeking a Corporate Planning Manager to lead the development, execution, and monitoring of strategic plans across the organization. You will build financial models, analyze trends, and provide insights to senior management to drive decisions.

In addition to coordinating annual budgets, you will monitor KPIs, prepare executive reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with corporate goals, including M&A support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field.
• 3–5 years in corporate planning or financial analysis.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and review of corporate strategies, business plans, and budgets.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and company performance to guide planning activities.
• Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments to align operational plans with corporate goals.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business development initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or CPA (plus)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Corporate Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development, execution, and monitoring of the company's long-term and short-term strategic plans. This role involves conducting business analysis, preparing financial models, and providing insights to senior management to support decision-making. The manager will also coordinate annual budgeting processes, identify business opportunities, and help drive organizational performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the formulation and review of corporate strategies, business plans, and budgets.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and company performance to guide planning activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments to align operational plans with corporate goals.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business development initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, or related field (Master's degree or CPA is a plus).
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate planning, strategic management, or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.