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Business Planning Manager
Gaming Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
2 days ago
Business PlanningFinancial AnalysisForecastingStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementMicrosoft Excel
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About the Role
We are seeking a Business Planning Manager to lead strategic planning, business performance management, and decision-support initiatives. The role involves developing business plans, analyzing market and operational performance, and coordinating cross-functional planning activities.
Key Skills for This Role
Business PlanningFinancial AnalysisForecastingStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business planning frameworks, methodologies, governance processes, and strategic roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives
- Lead annual business planning, strategic planning cycles, operating plans, forecasts, and performance reviews across business functions
- Collaborate with Strategy, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to align business priorities and execution plans
- Analyze business performance, market trends, competitive intelligence, financial results, and operational metrics to identify growth opportunities and improvement areas
- Develop business cases, investment proposals, scenario analyses, strategic recommendations, and executive decision support materials
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue growth, profitability, operational efficiency, customer performance, market expansion, and strategic initiative progress
- Establish business performance management processes including reporting frameworks, dashboards, scorecards, and review mechanisms
- Support resource planning, budget alignment, portfolio prioritization, and strategic initiative management
- Conduct market research, industry analysis, customer insights, and competitor assessments to inform business strategies
- Partner with Finance teams on forecasting, financial modeling, profitability analysis, and business performance reviews
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, automation, analytics, and data driven planning
- Prepare executive presentations, business review materials, strategic reports, and recommendations for senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business planning, strategy, FP&A, corporate development, management consulting, or related roles
- At least 2 years of experience managing strategic planning initiatives, business performance programs, or cross functional teams preferred
- Strong understanding of business strategy, operating models, financial analysis, forecasting, performance management, and organizational planning
- Experience with ERP systems, financial planning tools, CRM platforms, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, business intelligence tools, and analytics platforms
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and problem solving skills
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and executive recommendations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing strategic objectives, operational requirements, and business performance goals
- Ability to work independently and effectively in remote and hybrid environments
Full Job Posting
About Us
- We are a growth focused organization committed to strategic execution, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance.
- Our teams collaborate across strategy, finance, operations, sales, marketing, product, and executive leadership to develop business plans, optimize performance, and drive long term organizational success.
The Role
- We are seeking an experienced Business Planning Manager to lead strategic planning, business performance management, forecasting, and decision support initiatives.
- The ideal candidate will develop business plans, analyze market and operational performance, coordinate cross functional planning activities, and provide actionable insights that support executive decision making and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business planning frameworks, methodologies, governance processes, and strategic roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead annual business planning, strategic planning cycles, operating plans, forecasts, and performance reviews across business functions.
- Collaborate with Strategy, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to align business priorities and execution plans.
- Analyze business performance, market trends, competitive intelligence, financial results, and operational metrics to identify growth opportunities and improvement areas.
- Develop business cases, investment proposals, scenario analyses, strategic recommendations, and executive decision support materials.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue growth, profitability, operational efficiency, customer performance, market expansion, and strategic initiative progress.
- Establish business performance management processes including reporting frameworks, dashboards, scorecards, and review mechanisms.
- Support resource planning, budget alignment, portfolio prioritization, and strategic initiative management.
- Conduct market research, industry analysis, customer insights, and competitor assessments to inform business strategies.
- Partner with Finance teams on forecasting, financial modeling, profitability analysis, and business performance reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, automation, analytics, and data driven planning.
- Prepare executive presentations, business review materials, strategic reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree or professional certifications such as MBA, PMP, CFA, CIMA, ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business planning, strategy, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate development, management consulting, or related roles.
- At least 2 years of experience managing strategic planning initiatives, business performance programs, or cross functional teams preferred.
- Strong understanding of business strategy, operating models, financial analysis, forecasting, performance management, and organizational planning.
- Experience with ERP systems, financial planning tools, CRM platforms, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, business intelligence tools, and analytics platforms.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and executive recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing strategic objectives, operational requirements, and business performance goals.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in remote and hybrid environments.
What We Offer
- Flexible remote/hybrid work opportunity within the United Arab Emirates.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional development and strategic leadership growth opportunities.
- Exposure to enterprise strategy, business transformation, analytics, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to shape business strategies that drive sustainable growth and long term organizational success.
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