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Corporate Planning Manager

Code Mafia Tech Community
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
2 days ago
Corporate PlanningStrategic PlanningBusiness Performance ManagementFinancial AnalysisMarket ResearchData Analysis
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About Us

  • We are a forward thinking organization committed to driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and long term value creation.

The Role

  • We are seeking an experienced Corporate Planning Manager to lead corporate planning, strategic initiatives, business performance management, and organizational planning activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement corporate planning strategies, governance frameworks, planning methodologies, and strategic roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Lead annual strategic planning, corporate business planning, operating plan development, and long term organizational planning processes.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to align strategic priorities and business objectives.
  • Conduct market research, industry analysis, competitive intelligence, customer insights, and macroeconomic assessments to identify growth opportunities and strategic risks.
  • Develop business cases, feasibility studies, investment evaluations, financial models, scenario planning, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including revenue growth, profitability, operational performance, strategic initiative progress, market share, and organizational performance.
  • Establish corporate performance management frameworks, balanced scorecards, strategic dashboards, and executive reporting processes.
  • Coordinate enterprise wide budgeting alignment, resource planning, portfolio prioritization, and capital investment planning in partnership with Finance.
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, organizational transformation, expansion initiatives, and corporate restructuring through strategic analysis and planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement through business process optimization, digital transformation, automation, and data driven decision making.
  • Utilize ERP systems, enterprise planning tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, business intelligence platforms, and analytics software to monitor performance and generate actionable insights.
  • Prepare board presentations, executive reports, strategic reviews, annual business plans, and organizational performance updates.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree (MBA preferred) or professional certifications such as PMP, CFA, CIMA, ACCA, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate planning, business strategy, management consulting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate development, or related roles.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing strategic planning initiatives, enterprise performance management, or cross functional planning teams preferred.
  • Strong understanding of corporate strategy, business planning, financial analysis, performance management, organizational development, and strategic execution.
  • Experience with ERP systems, financial planning software, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, business intelligence platforms, analytics tools, and presentation software.
  • Knowledge of digital transformation, business process improvement, change management, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise governance is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, presentation, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to translate complex business and financial data into actionable strategic recommendations.
  • Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives while balancing organizational priorities, operational objectives, and long term business 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 executive leadership growth opportunities.
  • Exposure to enterprise strategy, corporate transformation, business innovation, and organizational development initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture focused on strategic thinking, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to influence the organization's long term direction by shaping strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

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