An exciting Strategy & Business Planning, Principal job has just become available at one of the most respected global insurance firms based in Kuala Lumpur.

About the Strategy & Business Planning, Principal Role:
In this business critical role you will be a business partner in supporting and providing guidance to other departments in strategy formulation, implementation, and tracking; whilst keeping abreast with industry developments and channelling this critical information to senior management to drive the business. This position also supports the company’s performance management especially in delivering timely and accurate insights of business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a business partner to actively participate and provide challenge in the department’s strategy formulation, implementation and tracking of long-term strategies and short-term initiatives
• Facilitate the timely preparation of the annual business plan and budget process across the business units in the organisation, aligning to overall organisation’s strategies
• Engage respective partners, influence and assist the development of operational strategy implementation and appropriate dashboards to track key performance indicators
• Facilitate organisational business reviews to evaluate performance, monitor progress as well as gathering learnings/ insights. This includes assisting in preparing information for management report, daily sales report, etc.
• Influence and engage in business development activities to achieve performance objectives and targets
• Provide ad hoc project support for corporate-level management reporting
• Review business’s submitted business case and constantly follow up on the projects to find out on the progress
• Ensure preparation of Post-implementation Report after completion of the project or initiatives
• Conduct tracking of the responsible department’s strategy performance and implementation, e.g. verification of benefit delivery after go-live
• Provide up-to-date business insights for decision making
• Build quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To succeed in this Strategy & Business Planning, Principal job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior business development teams, across borders and internal matrix.

Key Requirements:

• Education – Degree in Finance/Business/Actuarial Science
• Experience – 10 of more years of work experience
• Special skills – Highly numerate, diligent, resourceful and independent, able to multitask and prioritise. Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Detail-oriented and able to navigate and maintain strong working relationships with other stakeholders

This international insurance firm needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for their corporate entertainment, they have won many awards. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Strategy & Business Planning, Principal role.

Apply today or email me at katrina.lim@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C