Business Planning Analyst (Financial Analyst)

Job Requirements:

• Preferably with CPA license
• Must have at least 1 year experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate/business planning, budgeting

JOB SUMMARY

The position also assists in the evaluation of capital projects and the identification of potential growth opportunities.

1. Resource Allocation Assistance

• Assist in analyzing and optimizing allocation of resources for capital projects

1. Project Evaluation Support

• Review and endorse submitted project economics; develop project economics for key projects
• Assist in the review and prioritization of proposed capital projects, and in the phasing of capital expenditures.

1. Capex Monitoring and Review

• Assist in coordinating the approval process for capital projects and maintaining documentation of submissions and approvals.
• Track progress and spending on approved capital projects across divisions, and prepare relevant reports for Management
• Assist in post-implementation reviews of major projects to assess performance against objectives.

1. Planning Support

• Assist in the preparation of the company’s short-, medium-, and long-term plans.
• Coordinate economic briefings and strategy sessions in support of the planning process.
• Gather and analyze macroeconomic, industry, and competitive data to support the development of planning assumptions and forecasts.
• Identify and summarize external factors (industry trends, country and regional developments, regulatory changes) that may impact company performance.
• Help prepare planning guidelines, assumptions, and forecasts for dissemination to divisions and subsidiaries.
• Consolidate and review planning submissions from business units to ensure consistency with corporate assumptions and objectives.
• Prepare budget materials, charts, and reports for presentation to Management & the Board.

1. Monitoring and Reporting

• Track industry demand, market trends, and competitive developments, producing periodic analytical reports.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators (GDP, inflation, exchange rates, energy prices) and assess their potential impact on company operations.

1. Corporate and Investor Reporting Support

• Provide data, analysis, and written inputs related to the business environment for regulatory filings, annual reports, and investor relations materials.

1. Market and Opportunity Analysis

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, customer segments, and emerging industry trends.