Assistant/ Manager, Strategic Planning

Company Overview:

Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) Group is one of the largest, most technologically advanced and efficient makers of pulp and paper products in the world.

We make products that are used by millions of people every day in liquid packaging, printing and writing paper, tissues, shopping bags, food packaging, magazines and books.

Our products, including our flagship PaperOneTM office paper, are proudly marketed and sold in more than 70 countries around the world.

Our business is built on a Sustainable Forest Management Policy. Our operations include a state-of-the-art pulp and paper mill and plantation forests in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. APRIL employs around 9,000 people directly and provides indirect employment to 90,000. Today, the residential townsite houses up to 7,000 employees and their families.

Position Summary:

The candidate will take up a key role in the strategic planning team to support strategic decision making for the group. The role will be expected to support senior management on strategic mapping exercises and to facilitate discussions for management on key business matters. With the Group's existing growth plans, the candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the Group, create value, and develop professionally in an exciting and challenging environment.

The ideal candidate should be analytical with strategic thinking capabilities. S/he should have an open mind set with a can-do attitude and be flexible to take on various tasks.

The position will report to the Head of Strategic Planning, and will require close coordination with the Group's finance, commercial, operations teams. The candidate should be prepared for some business travels to our overseas manufacturing facilities and/or to meet business partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the group's long range growth plan and strategic focus map for the next 5 10 years
• Conduct feasibility studies, market analysis, supply & demand models, internal/competitor benchmarking exercises to support investment decisions and/or enhance profitability of the business
• Support in merger & acquisition, investment opportunity analysis and evaluation, coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Good degree in Finance, Accountancy or Engineering from a reputable university, CFA is a plus
• Minimum 5 years experience in corporate strategic planning / corporate development, business consulting or advisory roles
• Good knowledge of corporate finance and investment principles with strong financial modelling skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving aptitude
• Strong communication skills, good verbal and written English
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to coordinate across business functions
• Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines
• Integrity, positive attitude, versatile, hands-on approach, attention for details