Business Operations & Strategy Manager

Role Overview Seeking a commercially minded and strategic professional to drive business growth and long‑term direction. This role focuses on strategic planning, investment evaluation, partnership development, and financial/risk management to ensure sustainable growth. The manager will provide market, financial, and commercial insights, ensuring opportunities are viable and aligned with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Portfolio Management Lead investment strategy, including evaluation, due diligence, and execution of investments, M&A, or partnerships. Assess opportunities in technology solutions and adjacent sectors through financial modelling, valuation, and analysis. Prepare investment proposals, business cases, and performance tracking reports.

Manage relationships with investors, venture capitalists, and financial stakeholders. Conduct PreQ assessments for potential projects, ensuring financial viability and risk evaluation. Evaluate profitability, cash flow impact, and strategic alignment of new business opportunities. Assess risks associated with investments and corporate initiatives.

Business Operations & Performance Management Oversee financial performance of strategic initiatives and business units. Establish KPIs, dashboards, and financial controls to monitor profitability and efficiency. Conduct performance reviews and recommend corrective or growth actions. Prepare monthly sales and performance reports, tracking funnels and KPIs.

Design and manage staff incentive schemes to drive sales performance. Track budgets, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions. Lead or support cross‑functional finance projects. Partner with sales teams to evaluate ROI and profitability of opportunities. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Oversee cash flow planning, forecasting, and liquidity management.

Develop treasury strategies, banking relationships, and financing structures. Monitor cash position and manage financial risks. Optimise capital structure and funding sources. Manage hedging activities and financial exposures (FX, collections, payment terms). Strategic Planning & Growth Execution Develop and execute strategies for organic and inorganic growth across ASEAN.

Identify and prioritise new market opportunities and expansion initiatives. Partner with senior leadership to define long‑term strategic roadmaps. Lead feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and business cases for initiatives. Ensure governance, compliance, and balanced operational/financial considerations. Other Duties Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred. Experience 5–7 years in strategic finance, corporate finance, investment management, or business operations, ideally within the technology solutions sector. Proven track record in financial strategy, investment evaluation, and growth initiatives.

Strong financial modelling, valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management. Experience in cash flow planning, treasury management, and capital optimisation. Familiarity with ASEAN market landscape is advantageous. Skills & Attributes Strong commercial acumen and ROI‑driven decision‑making. Experience in investor relations, partnerships, and negotiations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.