General Manager, Corporate Planning

At Hot Palette, we proudly operate and grow the beloved Pepper Lunch brand worldwide. As one of Asia’s fastest-growing fast-casual brands with over 550 outlets globally, our sizzling hotplates, bold flavours, and DIY dining concept have won the hearts of millions.

We are looking for a highly capable and strategic General Manager, Corporate Planning to lead the Corporate Planning function.

The role is responsible for driving corporate strategy, ensuring alignment across business units and regions, and delivering group-level performance outcomes. You will serve as key partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensuring disciplined execution across the organization.

The role requires a strong balance of strategy, execution, stakeholder management, and governance, particularly in a fast-growing, multi-country environment with IPO ambition.

Key Responsibilities

o   Corporate Strategy & Planning Leadership

- Lead the development and execution of corporate strategy, business plans, and long-term growth initiatives
- Drive alignment between company goals, departmental strategies, and operational execution
- Ensure strategic priorities are clearly defined, communicated, and implemented across the organization

o   KPI Governance & Performance Management

- Establish and oversee company-wide KPI frameworks aligned to strategic objectives
- Monitor group-wide financial performance and drive accountability across functions
- Present performance insights, risks, and recommendations to the senior management team

o   Management Reporting & Decision Support
- Lead preparation of high-quality management reports, board materials, and investor-related submissions
- Support CEO and executive team in data-driven decision-making
- Ensure clarity, consistency, and timeliness of reporting across all business units

o   Cross-Functional & Regional Alignment
- Act as a central coordinator across functions (Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing, etc.)
- Drive alignment and execution across multiple countries and business units
- Facilitate management meetings and ensure follow-through on key decisions

o   Strategic Project & Transformation Management
- Lead key corporate initiatives (e.g., KPI redesign, organizational alignment, governance frameworks)
- Drive projects related to IPO readiness, corporate governance, and process standardization
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements

o   Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Corporate Planning team
- Set clear priorities, KPIs, and development plans for team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• 8–15+ years of experience in Corporate Planning, Strategy, Consulting, or related leadership roles
• Proven experience working closely with CEO / senior leadership team
• Experience in multi-country / regional roles is highly preferred
• Exposure to IPO, governance, or corporate restructuring is a strong advantage
• Strong business communication skills in English
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High ownership and ability to drive cross-functional outcomes
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving organization