Business Planning Specialist

Job description

The Senior Business Planning Specialist supports the development, execution, monitoring, and reporting of the Marketing function's strategic objectives, annual business plans, and key initiatives. Ensures alignment between departmental priorities, organizational goals, and workforce plans, facilitating performance tracking and governance across Marketing. Works closely with Marketing leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive planning cycles, monitor performance, support strategic initiatives, and provide insights for informed decision‑making

Requirements

• proficient in supporting development and coordination of the annual business plan and operational plans
• proficient in monitoring progress against strategic objectives and KPIs
• proficient in consolidating updates from Marketing teams and reporting performance metrics
• proficient in preparing quarterly and annual business reviews
• proficient in tracking critical initiatives and ensuring timely follow‑up
• proficient in cascading organizational objectives into departmental and team plans
• proficient in contributing to development of Marketing strategic priorities and initiatives
• proficient in evaluating strategic projects and business cases
• proficient in conducting market trend research and benchmark analysis
• proficient in preparing presentations, reports, and executive materials
• proficient in monitoring implementation of strategic initiatives and flagging risks
• proficient in supporting workforce planning and recruitment tracking
• proficient in coordinating with HR and Finance for alignment
• proficient in assisting budget planning, tracking, and reporting
• proficient in developing dashboards and performance tracking tools
• proficient in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership
• proficient in ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• proficient in supporting governance meetings, agenda preparation, minutes, and action tracking
• proficient in documenting business plans, initiatives, and decisions
• proficient in stakeholder engagement to gather information
• proficient in aligning Marketing priorities with corporate objectives
• proficient in improving planning, reporting, and governance processes
• proficient in supporting new tools and templates
• proficient in promoting best practices in project tracking
• knowledge of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Project Management, or related field

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