AVP-Business Planning

Role Purpose:

Business Planning role is responsible for driving strategy and planning efforts to align business operations with the company’s mission and strategic goals. This role involves conducting research and analysis of industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify emerging market opportunities and areas of strategic interest. The individual will develop and manage complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation plans, and project planning frameworks to support informed decision-making and operational alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Alignment and Planning: Develop strategic plans to align business operations with company goals.
• Industry and Competitive Trend Analysis: Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Create detailed forecasting models and develop accurate budgets.
• Resource Allocation and Project Planning: Plan and allocate resources effectively to support projects.
• Site Planning and Development: Lead site planning initiatives to optimize operational efficiency.
• KPI's Tracking: Design and calculate KPIs to measure success across projects.
• Business Performance Monitoring: Monitor performance metrics and evaluate strategy effectiveness.

KPI Summary:

• Strategic goal alignment metrics, plan implementation timeliness: Conduct Monthly Planning & Analytic forum every month for alignment and discuss key issues with all stakeholders
• Number of actionable market opportunities identified, risk mitigations: Project and Performances tracker.
• Forecast accuracy, budget variance percentage: Actual and Forecast Key Business Tracker includes in budget spending optimization.
• Resource utilization efficiency, project completion rate: Project and Performances tracker
• Site plan effectiveness, operational cost reduction metrics: Monthly Site wise report
• KPI relevance, accuracy, and tracking adherence: Actual and Forecast Key Business Tracker includes in budget spending optimization.
• Improvement in business metrics, process optimization rates: Conduct Business Analytic forum every month for alignment and discuss key issues with all stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Strategic Thinking, Goal Alignment, Leadership
• Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Trend Identification
• Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Budgeting
• Project Management, Resource Optimization, Risk Management
• Site Planning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Management
• KPI Development, Data Analytics, Performance Measurement
• Monitoring, Reporting, Continuous Improvement
• Data Interpretation, Business Acumen, Insight Generation

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Operations, or a related field
• At least 8-10 years of experience in business planning, strategy development, or operational management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role involving strategic planning and execution.
• Expertise In-depth knowledge of business forecasting, resource allocation, and KPI development. Strong background in project management, operational efficiency, and site planning.
• Proficiency in using business intelligence tools, financial software, and project management systems.
• Familiarity with advanced forecasting models, performance tracking systems, and reporting tools.