CORPORATE PLANNING MANAGER

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional corporate strategy firm in Singapore is looking for a professional to spearhead corporate strategies across Southeast Asia. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent teamwork abilities, and language proficiency in both English and Japanese. Candidates with relevant experience in the region and exposure to tech startups are preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence leadership decisions and drive initiatives across cultures.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Southeast Asia or Japanese companies is required.
• Exposure to tech startups or innovative industries is an advantage.
• Proven track record of coordinating with headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead corporate strategies for Southeast Asia.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and implement initiatives.
• Deliver strategic insights to influence leadership decisions.
• Prepare reports to senior leadership with recommendations.
• Analyze financial metrics for data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate communication between Japanese HQ and regional teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure clarity in project execution among stakeholders.

Skills

Market expertise in Southeast Asia’s dynamics

Strong analytical ability

Excellent teamwork & leadership skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

Language proficiency in English and Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead long-term corporate strategies for Southeast Asia, ensuring alignment with headquarters’ objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to implement actionable initiatives across Southeast Asia and Japan.
• Deliver strategic insights on industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging R&D opportunities to influence leadership decisions.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership with recommendations for performance optimization and course correction.
• Analyze financial and performance metrics (current and historical) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Facilitate seamless communication between Japanese HQ and regional teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Maintain transparent reporting and information-sharing practices (Ho-Ren-So).
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, and KPIs to ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure clarity and consistency in project execution across all stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Market expertise in Southeast Asia’s economic, social, and cultural dynamics.
• Strong analytical ability in market research, competitive analysis, and financial/data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent teamwork & leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: proactive, decisive, results-driven.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability across SEA markets.
• Language proficiency: English and Japanese (spoken & written).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, or related field.
• Relevant working experience in Southeast Asia and/or Japanese companies.
• Exposure to tech startups or innovative industries (advantage).
• Proven track record of coordinating with headquarters and strengthening internal controls.