Sr. Business Planner

Summary

 

The Senior Business Planner will provide leadership and analytical direction for developing business cases to evaluate key strategic initiatives within the Insights and Innovation Department.  Engagements include working with cross functional business teams, collecting, and analyzing information/data; constructing financial models and developing frameworks to provide insightful analyses and recommendations; gathering/synthesizing research data from internal and external sources to complete various projects; providing research support and justification for competitive, market, trend, economic and financial analysis; and developing dynamic models for various scenarios including pricing and portfolio strategy.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

1.      Develop the strategic framework to deliver data-driven insights derived from self-created analysis to support actionable strategic direction, corporate prioritization, and strategy communication in both a clear and concise manner.

 

 

2.      Analyze industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities, and internal performance and make recommendations on strategic focus.  Prepare qualitative/quantitative analyses on diverse topics of varying types/complexity, including project pro forma valuation and financial feasibility studies related to new business ventures.

 

 

3.      Coordinate information collection across the enterprise and proactively leverage existing BAF assets.  Develop strong partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Research & Development to provide insightful financial analytical rigor in the delivery of innovative product concepts.  Lead and participate in teams that prepare comprehensive business cases to assess development, expansion, investment, and partnership opportunities in support of short and long-term growth initiatives for Retail and Foodservice business units.

 

 

4.      Proactively review and refine ongoing metrics and KPIs. Ensure development and maintenance of dashboard that informs executive staff on the progress of critical, strategic issues.  Manage financial rigor associated with Innovation Pipeline projects (from Concept Phase to Post Mortem); design models behind established analytic framework required to analyze Innovation Pipeline projects (such as market sizing).

 

 

5.      Build and enhance the capabilities of the Insights and Innovation Team and larger organization through quality and continuous improvements; in particular, partner with business unit leads (VPs and Managers) to help enhance financial rigor around 5-year strategic planning for products, brands and innovation initiatives.

 

 

6.      Develop framework for business cases of Innovation pipeline projects; cases will include projected revenue, financial model, 5-year strategic plan, identified resources and requirements needed to execute, and go-to-market strategy.  Evaluate and make recommendations on company’s short and long term growth strategies.

 

 

Must maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity while embodying the tenets of “What We Stand For” and “The Basic Principles.”

 

 

Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn, maximize the use of data and confidence in decision making.

 

 

Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Education and/or Experience                                             

 

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, Master's degree preferred, and four to ten years related experience and/or training.

 

 

Language Skills                                            

 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 

 

Mathematical Skills                                                  

 

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.  Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

 

 

Reasoning Ability                                                     

 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

 

 

Computer Skills                                            

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Advanced Excel Spreadsheet software and PowerPoint Word Processing software.

 

 

Other Skills and Abilities                                                     

 

Minimum:

 

§         Must have performed significant amounts of business case development.

 

§         Management consulting or similar experience (3+ years in strategic planning, business or financial analysis).

 

§         Thorough knowledge and significant experience in financial modeling.

 

§         Superior analytical skills and complex problem structuring.

 

§         Confident and effective at communicating with all levels of an organization in an honest, open, and constructive fashion.

 

 

Additional:

 

§         Demonstrated leadership skills in a team setting.

 

§         Demonstrated ability to deliver results with large scale cross functional teams.

 

§         Exceptional project management skills.

 

§         Superior communication (written/verbal) presentation and facilitation skills.

 

§         Familiarity with consumer goods preferred, but not required.

 

§         Skilled and must know how to manipulate databases such as MS Excel and/or Access, as well as manipulating and generating reports.

 

§         An entrepreneurial success oriented self starter - driven, assertive, demanding yet seasoned - determined to aggressively capitalize on opportunities and win market share.

 

§         Willing to take realistic personal and business risks.

 

§         A team player with strong interpersonal and team building skills.

 

 

Other Qualifications                                                 

 

Travel up to 25% of the time

 

 

Physical Demands

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Work Environment

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Contact

Please send your resume and salary requirements to: jobs@baf.com