Job Description Senior Strategy and Business Planning Director

Job Purpose The Senior Strategy and Business Planning Director will lead group-level strategic planning, financial analysis, and business performance management across multiple business segments. The role is responsible for driving long-term value creation through integrated strategy, financial planning, and performance optimisation, while supporting Board-level decision-making
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Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of group-wide corporate strategy across all business units and geographies Drive the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities Oversee financial performance analysis across multiple business segments, providing actionable insights to senior leadership Manage group-level financial reporting, consolidation, and performance dashboards Support Board and Executive Committee reporting, including strategic presentations and financial insights Lead evaluation of investments, M&A opportunities, and capital allocation decisions Drive business performance improvement initiatives, including cost optimisation and revenue enhancement Establish and maintain financial governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls across group entities Partner with business leaders to support commercial decision-making and strategic initiatives Build and lead a high-performing strategy and business planning te
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Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (mandatory) MBA or Master’s degree (preferred) Professional certification required: CA / ACCA / CMA (fully qualified) CFA Charter is a strong advant
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Experience12–18 years of total finance experience Minimum 3–5 years in a senior leadership role Experience in holding/group structures with multiple business segments Strong exposure to multi-entity / cross-border financial oversight Proven track record managing group-level P&L and leading teams (5+ members) Experience supporting Board and Executive-level reporting Exposure to M&A, project finance, debt structuring, or investment anal
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Industry & Functional Knowledge Strong expertise in corporate strategy and financial planning (FP&A) Experience in performance management frameworks and KPI tracking Understanding of market analysis, investment evaluation, and business mode
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Key Skills Advanced financial modelling and investment appraisal capability Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen Excellent stakeholder management (Board, investors, banks, auditors) Strong leadership and team development skills Ability to operate in complex, multi-business environments GCC experience is highly pre
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