Business Planning Manager

Singtel; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Singtel in Singapore is seeking a Business Planning Manager to partner with Sales Directors and Account Managers for financial planning and strategic insights. This role leads financial analyses, supports decision-making, and contributes to cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, a degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and a full suite of health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in Business Planning / Analyst / Sales Operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in budgeting and driving accurate management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in strategic business planning and budgeting exercises.
• Drive productive business targeting and administer seamless business operations.
• Develop and prepare a forecasting model for regular business monitoring.
• Oversee essential projects and conduct regular cadence reviews.
• Drive timely management reporting for key business decisions.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial planning

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Business, Accountancy, Finance or related discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Salesforce

Job description

Business Planning Manager - SEG & Industrial (Singapore)

We are looking for a Business Planning Manager to partner with Sales Directors & Account Managers to drive financial planning, business analysis, and strategic insights that support effective decision‑making and business performance in SEG (Singtel Enterprise GTM) – Singapore and Industrial, as well as analyzing and compiling Go‑To‑Market (GTM) plans. The role leads financial and data planning and analysis, including performance tracking through dashboards and reporting, review of organisational structures, and preparation of strategic planning and management reporting materials. It also supports cross‑functional initiatives and collaboration to strengthen information sharing and success for the whole of Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in strategic business planning and budgeting exercises for SEG; contribute to syndication exercises with key product houses on a regular monthly cadence, as well as the annual AOP cycle.
• Drive productive business targeting and administer seamless business operations through intelligence and insights from management reports, analysis, and data mining.
• Develop and prepare a forecasting model for regular business monitoring, including relevant sensitivity analysis and scenario planning, and ensure effectiveness and internal control of business unit operations by streamlining processes where necessary.
• Oversee essential projects as needed and conduct regular cadence reviews, such as funnel management, to ensure visibility of the business; plan and coordinate interlocks with other business units to promote collaboration.
• Drive timely and accurate management reporting for key business decisions – Growth/BAU Business Forecast, Business Planning Review and management dashboards and drivers.
• Ensure monthly month‑end closing procedures are executed to ensure proper book closure.
• Stay informed of key trends affecting the business, including new developments in the enterprises and government sectors, progress of commercial enterprises, and market environment changes specific to certain vertical industries.
• Drive the adoption of AI and digital tools to transform and optimize Finance operations and processes.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Business, Accountancy, Finance or related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in Business Planning / Analyst / Sales Operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of managing and analyzing large volumes of data. Familiarity or experience with PowerBI and Salesforce is preferred.
• Experience in budgeting and driving accurate management reporting and analysis for key business decisions.
• Demands extensive strong cross‑functional collaboration, good communication skills, and a process‑focused aptitude that will enable this role to effectively execute multiple responsibilities and deliverables.
• Strong business acumen with customer‑oriented personal, independent and a good team player.
• Meticulous and responsible with sharp analytical, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to work well under stressful situations with tight timelines.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits.
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• Internal mobility opportunities.