Manager Business Planning and Analysis

ACCA Careers; Islamabad; Hybrid; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Islamabad is seeking a Manager Business Planning. The successful candidate will conduct detailed financial analysis, develop forecasting models, and support strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates should have an MBA or relevant financial qualifications and 5-7 years of experience in business planning. This role offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in business planning.
• Prior experience in financial analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of Capex, CoGs, and Opex.
• Coordinate with teams to finalize forecasts for Management approval.
• Develop and improve financial models for reporting.
• Analyze large data sets for actionable insights.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in financial modeling

Ability to work under pressure

Strong writing and presentation skills

Education

MBA, ACMA, CA, ACCA or relevant qualifications

Job description

Employment Type: This is a full-time position.

Grade: This is a grade 3 position.

Location: This role is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Hybrid)

About The Role

The Manager Business Planning will work closely with technology, commercial, and other divisions, as well as within BPA, to ensure effective delivery around Capex. The role requires insightful and dynamic analysis to support business decision-making. The position reports to the Senior Business Manager Technology & Digital in Business Planning and Analysis.

Your Impactful Goals Will Include

• Detailed analysis of Capex, CoGs, and Opex for the technology division
• Review Opex Forecast submitted by various Technology departments
• Coordinate with respective teams to finalize and present forecasts to Management for approval
• Review monthly Opex reporting for accuracy and monitor expenditures against forecasts
• Prepare monthly reports, liaising with stakeholders in Technology, Accounts, and Strategy teams
• Evaluate IC cases to assess project feasibility and alignment with strategic goals
• Post-evaluation of IC cases and offers to determine achievement of objectives with recommendations
• Conduct ad hoc analysis projects to support overall company targets
• Analyze large data sets to provide actionable insights to top management
• Understand key value drivers for KPIs in the telecom sector, and macro & micro-economic indicators affecting Telenor Pakistan
• Support other divisions/departments in various projects

How Will Your Typical Day Look Like

• Develop and improve financial models for forecasting and reporting
• Create a forecasting database based on trends in actual reporting
• Support ad hoc analyses for management decision-making
• Analyze value drivers and trends, providing decision support to management
• Liaise with accounts and technology teams for monthly financial closings

Your Career Path

Depending on your potential, you may apply for roles such as:

• Manager MEP Design and Projects
• Manager Electrical, Energy Management, and Fire Safety

What We're Looking For

Education: MBA, ACMA, CA, ACCA, or other relevant financial/business qualifications
Work experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience, with prior experience in business planning preferred

Functional Skills/Knowledge Areas

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and team-building skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Proficiency in creating, editing, and evaluating detailed financial models
• Calmness under pressure and strategic thinking
• Excellent analytical skills, variance analysis, and business case evaluation
• Understanding of revenue and cost drivers in the telecom industry
• Strong writing, presentation, and financial analysis skills
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing situations

Why should you join us at Telenor?

At Telenor Pakistan, we offer a challenging and rewarding environment to develop your professional skills. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, making employment decisions based solely on merit, regardless of race, caste, gender, creed, color, religion, sex, nationality, or disability.