Corporate Business Planning Manager

QUESS SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QUESS SINGAPORE is seeking a senior strategic finance professional to lead corporate development, strategic planning, and KPI analytics across the Group in Singapore. You will partner with senior leadership to drive growth, prepare board-level reporting, and deliver insightful executive presentations.

You will build robust financial models, evaluate investment opportunities, coordinate end-to-end M&A, and drive enterprise transformation with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, corporate development, M&A, FP&A, investment analysis, valuation, and financial due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic insights for business growth and portfolio management decisions.
• Develop Board and management reporting materials, including performance reviews and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for Board meetings and leadership reviews.
• Drive projects to enhance reporting quality, decision-making, and management insights.
• Evaluate new investment opportunities, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives across the Group.
• Build robust financial models and perform valuation analyses to support investment recommendations.
• Coordinate end-to-end M&A activities, including financial assessment, due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and transaction execution.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify investment opportunities and growth areas.
• Maintain investment records and support post-investment monitoring.
• Lead KPI coordination, consolidation, and review across the Group.
• Analyze performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Enhance KPI reporting frameworks, dashboards, and methodologies.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting across units and subsidiaries.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation and business continuity initiatives.
• Drive process improvement and harmonization across the Group.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Executive Reporting

• Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic insights that support business growth and portfolio management decisions.

• Develop Board and management reporting materials, including business performance reviews and long-term cash flow forecasts.

• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for Board meetings, leadership reviews, and annual town halls.

• Drive special projects and business initiatives to enhance reporting quality, decision-making processes, and management insights.

Corporate Development & Investments

• Evaluate new investment opportunities, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives across the Group.

• Build robust financial models and perform valuation analyses to support investment recommendations.

• Coordinate end-to-end M&A activities, including financial assessment, due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and transaction execution.

• Conduct market and industry research to identify potential investment opportunities and growth areas.

• Maintain investment records and support post-investment monitoring activities.

Performance Management & KPI Analytics

• Lead the coordination, consolidation, and review of key business performance indicators across the Group.

• Analyze business performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve operational and financial outcomes.

• Partner with stakeholders to enhance KPI reporting frameworks, dashboards, and analytical methodologies.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting across business units and subsidiaries.

Transformation & Corporate Initiatives

• Support enterprise-wide transformation and business continuity initiatives.

• Drive process improvement and harmonization projects across the Group.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions and subsidiaries to deliver strategic corporate objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in:

  • Corporate Strategy

  • Corporate Development

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • FP&A

  • Investment Analysis

  • Valuation

  • Financial Due Diligence

• Proven experience in financial modelling, investment evaluation, and business planning.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques.

• Ability to transform complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership.

• Excellent project management and organizational capabilities.

• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.