Manager, Corporate Planning

NIPPON PAINT HOLDINGS SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and coating company in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Planning Manager. The role involves corporate development, financial forecasting, and market analysis. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in corporate planning or consultancy and possess strong skills in financial modelling. Effective communication in English and Chinese is also required. This position offers opportunities for travel and leadership in business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 7 years of working experience in Corporate Planning or consultancy-related scope.
• Experience in M&A is highly valued.
• A dynamic individual who is highly motivated and a good team player.
• Able to travel as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in corporate development in strategy formulation and project tracking.
• Supports forecasting and planning processes for the company.
• Conducts research and analysis on economic and political environments.
• Participates in Merger and Acquisition projects.

Skills

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Communication in English

Communication in Chinese

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in corporate development especially in the formulation of strategies, action plans and target tracking of projects.
• Supports the forecasting and planning process for the company (financials, 3 year plans for various business units and Greenfield projects).
• Conducts research and business analysis on selected countries' economic and political environment.
• Performs market analysis in areas such as paint & coating business segments, market size, key drivers, trends, competition, etc., in order to evaluate market potential.
• Participate and lead relevant business development initiatives.
• Assists in organizing and preparing group level meetings.
• Participates in Merger and Acquisition projects, including drafting business proposal, reviewing financial modelling, providing value-added analysis.
• Reviews legal documents for M&A and other corporate development projects.
• Any other ad‑hoc duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Degree in any discipline.
• At least 5 to 7 years of working experience in Corporate Planning or consultancy‑related scope.
• Experience in M&A is highly valued.
• Ability to do detailed financial modelling and projections is important.
• Strong Excel skills, PowerPoint skills are required.
• Good and effective communication skills in English and Chinese, both written & spoken, are required for this role in order to liaise with China‑counterparts.
• A dynamic individual who is highly motivated and a good team player.
• Able to travel as and when required.