Planning & Performance Lead

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to lead business and financial modeling efforts, drive budgeting and forecasting processes, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional business teams to monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive business and financial models in response to ad hoc requests from various cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
- Lead the quarterly and monthly budgeting cycles, overseeing topline revenue and bottom-line expense forecasting to align with organizational goals.
- Establish and track quarterly and monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, identifying discrepancies and performance gaps relative to these benchmarks.
- Collaborate with business teams to design and implement initiatives aimed at closing performance gaps and driving continuous improvement.
- Set up and maintain regular communication channels between business teams and leadership, such as weekly performance review calls and month-end retrospective meetings, to ensure transparency and progress tracking.
- Partner closely with business units to provide critical support for key decision-making processes, leveraging data-driven insights.
- Deliver timely visibility of Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 KPIs at appropriate intervals to relevant business teams, facilitating informed operational decisions.
- Proactively monitor and analyze KPIs to uncover opportunities for performance enhancement and operational optimization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of strategy, planning, and performance analysts by setting clear objectives, managing individual and team performance, and fostering a collaborative and high-engagement team culture.
- Work collaboratively across departments to improve operational workflows, driving efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong capabilities in data visualization tools to present complex information clearly and effectively.
- Exceptional presentation skills, coupled with strong written and verbal communication abilities, enabling clear articulation of insights and recommendations to diverse audiences.
- Analytical thinker with a robust problem-solving aptitude, capable of interpreting complex data and translating it into actionable business strategies.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong partnership and collaboration skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with multiple business functions and stakeholders.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential for effective communication across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly stated, candidates with experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, and cross-functional project management will find this role particularly rewarding. The position offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions and contribute to the company’s growth trajectory by driving performance improvements and operational excellence.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making and team leadership, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.