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.