VP-Head of Business Planning & Insights

Job Summary:

Head of Business Planning & Insights is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the alignment of business operations with the company’s mission and strategic objectives. This role requires a strong focus on strategy development, planning, and execution to ensure the company remains competitive and forward-thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Align business operations with the company's mission and goals. Clear and actionable strategic plans.
• Industry & Market Research: Analyze industry and competitive trends to identify opportunities. Identified emerging market trends and opportunities.
• Opportunity Prioritization: Identify and prioritize product and service improvement opportunities. Defined priority list of initiatives with potential ROI.
• Planning & Implementation: Develop implementation plans for prioritized initiatives. Timely and efficient implementation of business initiatives.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Develop forecasting models, budgets, and resource allocation strategies. Accurate and realistic forecasts and budgets.
• Operational Insights: Utilize internal knowledge to develop forward-looking strategies. Proactive operational adjustments based on insights.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Provide strategic business insights to support decisions. Improved decision quality and timeliness.
• Commercial Alignment: Align commercial objectives with national goals and optimize performance. Optimized commercial performance and goal alignment.
• Performance Optimization: Develop initiatives to optimize overall business performance. Increased efficiency and productivity across functions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders to implement business plans effectively. Strong stakeholders buy-in and alignment.

KPIs Summary:

• Strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Number and relevance of market insights delivered.
• Percentage of opportunities implemented versus identified.
• Success rate of implemented plans.
• Variance between forecasted and actual results.
• Percentage of operations aligned with strategic goals.
• Adoption rate of insights-driven decisions by leadership.
• Percentage of commercial objectives aligned with strategies.
• Improvement in key business performance metrics.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and implementation success rate.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in business strategy, planning, or a related role.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role involving strategic planning and execution.
• Expertise In-depth knowledge of business operations, resource allocation, and financial planning.
• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and creating data-driven strategic models.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools, financial modeling software, and business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with project management tools and frameworks.