Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning

SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION FOUNDATION LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The SBF Foundation seeks an Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning, to enhance strategic development and governance. The role involves supporting corporate planning processes, conducting research, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical abilities, experience in relevant sectors, and excellent teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in strategy, research, or corporate planning preferred.
• Nonprofit or public sector experience is a plus.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and corporate planning processes for the Foundation.
• Conduct market research and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor performance and prepare for Board and Committee meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Project coordination

Tools

Data analysis tools

CRM systems

Job description

The SBF Foundation is the social impact arm of the Singapore Business Federation, focused on mobilising corporate purpose for social impact. We work with companies to develop platforms and programmes to show that they care for their workforce and the larger community. We partner businesses to develop and deepen their social impact contribution to society because a strong social compact forms the foundation of an inclusive and resilient Singapore. If you’re keen to contribute to meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for this post with the following requirements.

The Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning, supports the Foundation’s strategic development and organisational effectiveness by driving corporate planning processes, performance monitoring, and governance compliance. This role plays a critical part in translating insights into strategic recommendations, facilitating Board and Committee operations, and ensuring regulatory and policy adherence in alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Foundation’s strategic and corporate planning processes to advance its mission and impact.
• Conduct environmental scans and market research, gather stakeholder feedback, identify insights and emerging trends, and develop strategic recommendations.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the Foundation’s performance indicators, using dashboards, reporting tools and established frameworks.
• Analyse data to provide actionable insights to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Support the preparation and coordination of Board and Committee meetings, including agenda setting, collation of papers, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Support good governance and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain good documentation and version control of corporate and governance records.

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• At least one to two years of experience in in strategy, research, corporate planning, marketing, or a related role. Nonprofit or public sector experience is an advantage.
• Proficient in research, data analysis tools, dashboards, and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and project coordination skills.
• Highly organised, meticulous, and able to manage multiple workstreams independently.