Normally, in the Finance’s Organization Chart, we might see but quite rarely the post of Manager for Corporate strategy reporting to the CFO.

As this post  is quite crucial to the company’s business growth, it will normally be directly reporting to the senior management

So what does normally this role entails

Append below perhaps are some of the responsibilities/specifications for those who are interested to take up this role:

• Identify and evaluate new investments opportunities
• Formulate corporate strategies and structure corporate proposals in line with Group’s mission and vision
• Undertake, coordinate and implement the Group’s strategic planning activities and corporate development initiatives
• Prepare financial studies and forecasts, corporate proposal papers for evaluation and strategic business planning
• Risk assessment of new initiative projects
• Conduct in-depth analysis and review of the Group’s business
• Perform market research, industry trend and competitors’ analysis
• Monitor and report on progress of strategic and business plan implementation

Naturally, with the above specification, the person/specialist required should be of a high caliber hence some of the minimum requirements/qualifications should include the following:

• Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies or equivalent with relevant experience in corporate planning or corporate finance
• Possess good business acumen
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Competent organizational and presentation skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills and able to interact well with all levels of people.
• Willing to travel extensively

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