Strategic Planning Specialist

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for planning and business development? We're seeking a driven individual to support key functions across planning, documentation, and strategic alignment. You'll play a vital role in shaping divisional services and delivering high-quality insight to support executive-level decisions.

About the Role
As part of the Marketing team, you will support strategy-setting, assess high-level requirements, and translate them into clear documentation aligned with company methodology. From preparing detailed reports to maintaining planning documents and trackers, your work will directly support our commercial and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of divisional strategy and planning
• Deliver professional advice and documentation in response to strategic planning needs
• Translate executive-level requests into structured documents within set deadlines
• Coordinate planning enquiries and maintain access to technical reports and supporting information
• Produce timely and accurate executive summaries and reports
• Maintain key systems, including Salesforce and SAP, for opportunity and project registration
• Manage financial planning tools including project trackers, rolling plans, and annual forecasts

Key Relationships

• Internal: Sales teams, project managers, procurement, and legal
• External: Customers, vendors, and affiliated businesses across multiple sectors

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Proven experience in strategic planning and business reporting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and drive continuous improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering meaningful results through structured planning and insight.
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