Assistant Manager - Strategy and Business Planning

Scope & Authority Support development and refresh of corporate strategy and strategic initiatives Coordinate and manage the annual business planning and rolling forecast cycles Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic decisions Monitor execution of strategic initiatives and track performance against agreed KPIs Provide analytical insights and executive-ready materials for SLT and Board discussions Engage cross-functionally to ensure planning alignment and consistency of assumptions Support Group-level planning, reporting, and performance submissions Key Responsibilities Strategy Support & Strategic Analysis Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis Support development of strategic themes, initiatives, and transformation priorities Prepare analytical materials, scenarios, and insights for SLT workshops and Board sessions Evaluate strategic options using financial, operational, and risk-based assessments Support due diligence and strategic assessment for partnerships, expansions, or new initiatives Strategic & Annual Business Planning Coordinate the annual business planning process across all business units and functions Consolidate strategic initiatives into integrated financial and operational plans Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, budgets, and forecasts Support development of planning assumptions, KPIs, and performance targets Review business unit submissions for completeness, realism, and strategic alignment Business Planning & Financial Modelling Develop and maintain financial models including scenario analysis, valuation models, and investment appraisals Support feasibility studies and business case preparation for new initiatives and capital investments Analyze revenue, cost, margin, and capital trends to identify risks and opportunities Provide analytical support for M&A evaluations and strategic investment proposals (as required) Business Planning & Financial Modelling Develop and maintain financial models including scenario analysis, valuation models, and investment appraisals Support feasibility studies and business case preparation for new initiatives and capital investments Analyze revenue, cost, margin, and capital trends to identify risks and opportunities Provide analytical support for M&A evaluations and strategic investment proposals (as required) Strategy Execution Monitoring Support design and maintenance of enterprise performance dashboards and scorecards Track progress of strategic initiatives and transformation programs. Identify gaps, risks, and underperformance trends and propose corrective actions Prepare periodic strategy execution and performance reports for ExCo and Board Performance Management Consolidate monthly and quarterly performance reports against strategic and financial targets Support performance review sessions with business and functional leaders Provide insights on deviations, risks, and emerging trends Assist in embedding a performance-driven culture through structured review mechanisms Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Prepare high-quality presentations, dashboards, and Board papers Support communication of strategy and performance updates across the organization Engage with Axiata Group counterparts on planning and reporting submissions Act as a trusted analytical partner to business leaders Person Specifications Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field MBA or relevant professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CFA) is an advantage 5 years of experience in corporate strategy, business planning, financial analysis, or consulting Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills Good understanding of corporate strategy, budgeting, and performance management Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools is an advantage Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to translate data into strategic insights and executive-ready materials Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Excellent communication and presentation skills