Corporate Planning Manager

The Bistro Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bistro Group in Makati seeks a Corporate Planning Manager to lead development, execution, and monitoring of the company’s strategic plans. You will conduct business analysis, prepare financial models, and deliver insights to senior management to support decision-making.

You will coordinate annual budgeting, identify growth opportunities, and drive performance improvements across functions, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and long-term value creation for the group.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in financial modeling.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting; ability to prepare executive-level insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and monitoring of corporate strategies and budgets.
• Analyze market trends, performance, and opportunities to guide planning.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with departments to align plans with goals.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support M&A and business development initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Forecasting

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree or CPA is a plus

Tools

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.