Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience., Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards., Excellent communication and writing skills for report drafting and documentation., Experience in project planning, budget management, and variance analysis..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and manage detailed project plans with clear timelines and milestones.

Prepare project charters, budgets, and conduct variance analysis.

Create dynamic reports, trackers, and dashboards using Excel for planning and monitoring.

Coordinate with departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and prepare reports.

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Planning & Coordination Officer to support strategic planning, project coordination, and timely reporting across departments. This role is critical for aligning business activities with organizational goals and ensuring smooth execution of ongoing and upcoming initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage detailed project plans in coordination with technical and operational teams, ensuring clear timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.

Prepare Project Charters outlining objectives, scope, deliverables, stakeholders, timelines, and budgeting framework.

Create and maintain monthly and quarterly budgets, aligned with project and departmental plans.

Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual spending with planned budgets and identifying key deviations.

Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel to prepare dynamic reporting sheets, trackers, and dashboards for planning and monitoring.

Coordinate with internal departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and consolidate planning inputs.

Prepare and present professional reports and written summaries, including progress updates and budget utilization reports, for the Head of Planning and senior management.