Specialist, Corporate Strategy and Planning

LaVie; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

LaVie is seeking a Specialist, Corporate Strategy and Planning to analyze performance and provide insights to optimize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role involves data modeling, stakeholder collaboration across management, marketing, and finance, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related fields.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational plans per project and department.
• Evaluate effectiveness of promotions, rewards programs, and configurations.
• Collect and interpret data on financial performance, customer behavior and trends.
• Monitor industry landscape; identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Support capital-raising activities with data-driven input.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

KPI analysis

Communication

Presentation

Data storytelling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL (basic)

Job description

Job Brief

The Specialist, Corporate Strategy and Planning plays a crucial role in analyzing and evaluating the performance of the company’s operations and providing insights to optimize profitability and improve customer satisfaction. By utilizing data analysis techniques and statistical modelling, the Specialist supports strategic decision-making, identifies trends, and assesses the effectiveness of various operational activities. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, including management, marketing teams, and finance departments, to provide actionable recommendations for enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Craft, review, and analyze financial and operational plans per project and department. Assist in corporate restructuring activities (creation and implementation).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various operational activities, such as promotions, rewards programs, and machine configurations. Measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop reports to assess the success of initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the company’s financial performance, customer behavior, trends, and operational metrics.
• Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape of the industry, including market trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences. Identify opportunities for differentiation and recommend strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Work closely with internal teams in capital-raising activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, operations, and IT, to gather data, align on objectives, and implement recommendations. Foster strong working relationships to ensure the successful implementation of analytical insights.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics or related fields. Experience in Corporate Planning, Corporate Finance, or Project/Business Development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.
• Proven capability for telling a good business story using data is an advantage.