Job Overview
A leading organization is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist – Business Planning to support business planning, strategic coordination, performance monitoring, and organizational development activities.
The successful candidate will contribute to developing and improving business planning methodologies, coordinating business plans and project schedules, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and preparing analytical reports to support management decision-making.
This role requires strong skills in strategic planning, business analysis, performance reporting, competitive analysis, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, along with 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Planning Methodology and Process Improvement
Support the development and continuous improvement of business planning methodologies, frameworks, tools, templates, and procedures.
Review existing planning processes and recommend improvements based on business requirements and organizational objectives.
Evaluate planning practices using performance data, stakeholder feedback, and industry best practices.
Maintain and update planning documentation, templates, and reporting tools to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Support the standardization of business planning approaches across different business units.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, governance frameworks, and reporting effectiveness.
2. Business Planning Execution and Coordination
Review business plans, project schedules, and related documentation to ensure alignment with organizational strategies and approved objectives.
Prepare, maintain, and update integrated project schedules covering key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, critical paths, and timelines.
Monitor planning activities and evaluate progress against approved business plans and project schedules.
Identify potential risks, delays, resource constraints, and deviations that may affect business performance.
Conduct planning and schedule analysis to support effective execution and decision-making.
Evaluate different planning scenarios and recommend appropriate solutions.
Coordinate with internal departments and relevant stakeholders to resolve planning-related issues.
Monitor action items, commitments, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Facilitate communication and information sharing between teams to maintain coordination across business initiatives.
3. Business Reporting and Performance Monitoring
Prepare and consolidate business planning reports, management dashboards, presentations, and performance updates.
Collect and analyze business and project performance data from multiple sources.
Identify performance trends, deviations, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business planning metrics to evaluate organizational performance.
Maintain accurate planning records, reports, and supporting documentation.
Provide analytical insights and recommendations to support management reviews and strategic decision-making.
Track business plan execution and highlight areas requiring corrective action.
General Roles and Responsibilities
Professional Development
Continuously develop technical, analytical, and professional skills relevant to business planning.
Stay updated with industry developments, planning methodologies, and business management practices.
Participate in relevant training and professional development activities.
Operational Delivery
Execute assigned activities according to approved operational plans and delivery schedules.
Achieve agreed operational and development targets within established timelines.
Utilize available resources efficiently to meet business objectives while managing costs.
Prepare periodic progress reports highlighting completed activities, planned tasks, and deviations.
Problem-Solving
Identify and resolve business planning and operational challenges.
Analyze planning deviations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Escalate complex operational issues to the relevant management team when required.
Quality Management
Maintain quality standards across business planning activities, reports, and documentation.
Ensure planning outputs meet organizational requirements and established quality procedures.
Support the implementation of effective quality control processes.
Business Process Improvement
Support the development and maintenance of business policies, procedures, and operational systems.
Identify opportunities to improve planning workflows and reporting processes.
Recommend automation solutions to enhance productivity, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Compliance and Workplace Safety
Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable work instructions.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, and environmental management standards.
Support organizational health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
Additional qualifications or certifications in Business Planning, Strategic Management, Project Management, or Business Analytics will be an advantage.
Work Experience
4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in business planning, strategic planning, business analysis, or performance management.
Experience in developing and coordinating business plans and planning methodologies.
Knowledge of project scheduling, milestone tracking, and performance monitoring.
Experience preparing management reports, dashboards, and business presentations.
Ability to analyze business performance data and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
Technical and Functional Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following professional skills and competencies:
Business Planning and Strategic Planning
Business Acumen
Competitive Analysis
Business Performance Monitoring
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
Business Data Analysis
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Monitoring
Project Scheduling and Planning
Performance Reporting and Dashboards
Risk and Variance Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Business Process Improvement
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication and Presentation Skills
Cross-Functional Coordination
Job Requirements at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Senior Specialist – Business Planning |
| Experience | 4–6 Years |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Preferred Education | Business Administration |
| Job Location | UAE / Saudi Arabia |