PR/159483 | Business Planning Manager

 Profit Plan & Budgetary Control 

• 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. 

 Reporting 

• 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 

Others

• 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. 

Job Requirements: - 

• Bachelor Degree in Business Studies preferably majoring in 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)