Business Planning Manager

Job Title: Business Planning Manager

Department: Strategy / Operations / Finance
Location: [Satara]
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Business Planning Manager to lead the planning, forecasting, and performance analysis efforts across our organization. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, excellent data interpretation skills, and a proven ability to develop actionable business strategies. This role works closely with executive leadership, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to drive business growth and long-term value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning:
• Lead annual and long-term business planning processes.
• Develop and monitor strategic plans and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with department heads to align plans with business goals.
• Forecasting & Budgeting:
• Manage budgeting cycles, including annual budgets, reforecasts, and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial models and forecasts to guide decision-making.
• Analyze business performance against plans and provide insights.
• Business Analysis:
• Conduct in-depth analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in revenue, costs, and operations.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Project Management & Support:
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects with analysis and planning.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on major business initiatives.
• Provide decision-support materials to stakeholders and executive teams.
• Process Improvement:
• Drive improvements in planning and reporting processes.
• Implement tools and systems to enhance business planning efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in business planning, corporate strategy, financial planning, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹324,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person