Kajang - Business Planning Manager New

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer with strong presence in Malaysia. They are currently looking for Business Planning Manager to lead profit planning, budgeting and reporting activities. The role focuses on driving profitability, improving efficiency and providing timely business insights to local management, regional office and global HQ in Japan.

Job Responsibilities: -

• Lead the company-wide profit planning process, ensuring alignment with HQ requirements and conducting profit analysis and budget hearings.
• Develop and implement strategies to boost profitability through initiatives like thermal restructuring and space optimization.
• Coordinate annual budget reviews and work closely with Finance & Accounting and other departments to consolidate and manage allocations.
• Manage Electronics plant data, including Key Performance Indicators, cost metrics, and investment/expense tracking to support operational efficiency.
• Review and revise financial rates (Genka/Kakou, SGA, FOB), and ensure investment and expense budgets are utilized within approved limits.

• Prepare and deliver monthly reports—including sales/profit forecasts, Key Performance Indicators, investment updates, and productivity metrics—while conducting detailed analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with Oversea Group Companies, Sales, and Production Control to monitor automotive market trends and ensure informed reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of reports to Top Management, Regional HQ, and Global HQ, and provide responsive support to their queries and requests

• Manage bi-annual review meetings and reporting schedules, including Flash reports, Managing Director reports, and Company Key Performance Indicators.
• Coordinate annual policy creation, maintain BU organization charts, and handle President award submissions and labor cost transfers.
• Update departmental policies and procedures, manage government statistical surveys, and ensure J-SOX compliance through Risk Control Matrix and gap analysis.
• Oversee implementation of new systems and support Information System and investment appraisal processes.
• Develop and supervise subordinates based on Key Result Areas and manage additional projects assigned by superiors.

• Bachelor Degree in Business Studies/ Finance
• Minimum 7 years working experience in business planning with at least 5 years as team lead.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP/SAP knowledge an advantage
• Excellent communication (must liaise with Regional & HQ Japan)

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