Business Planning Project Manager

Job Title: Business Planning Project Manager

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London

Salary Guide: £200 – 300 Per Day

An exciting opportunity exists within our client for a Planning Analyst with strong project management skills to support a fast-growing FMCG company until the end of the year. This role requires an immediate start and is initially for a period of 6 months on a part-time basis (3 or 4 days a week).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate business planning processes across teams in line with 2030 strategy and financial targets.
• Support and facilitate the annual business planning and budgeting process.
• Develop and manage the critical path for each planning cycle, ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage stakeholders effectively, including at Board level, adapting communication styles as needed.
• Lead sessions to drive discussions and decision-making across teams.
• Oversee the creation and approval of key business documents.
• Identify and implement improvements to the planning cycle for efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Experience

• Strong project management skills, detail-oriented, able to work under pressure and recover timelines.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across the business.
• Influencing skills and ability to challenge constructively.
• Financial literacy, understanding business P&L.

Application Process

To apply, please use the apply button. Due to high application volume, only candidates closely matching the requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear within ten days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Walker Hamill has over 30 years of experience in finance and strategy recruitment, serving clients across various sectors including media, retail, pharma, biotech, technology, and more. Headquartered in London with additional offices in Europe.

#J-18808-Ljbffr