Head of Corporate Planning

Head of Corporate Planning – Cargills Bank PLC

Job Overview

Cargills Bank PLC is seeking an experienced and strategic professional for the position of Head of Corporate Planning. The role will play a pivotal part in shaping the Bank’s long-term growth, driving strategic alignment, and overseeing high-impact enterprise initiatives.

The selected candidate will lead annual and multi-year strategic planning processes, deliver macroeconomic and market analysis, and ensure operational execution through robust governance, performance monitoring, and team leadership.

Job Title: Head of Corporate Planning
Company: Cargills Bank PLC
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Colombo 03
Industry: Banking and Financial Services
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Details

• Position: Head of Corporate Planning
• Department: Corporate Planning
• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Work Location: Colombo 03
• Industry: Banking and Financial Services
• Experience Level: Senior Management
• Job Categories: Banking & Insurance, Management, Accounting & Finance, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Cargills Bank PLC is a Sri Lankan licensed commercial bank operating within the country’s banking and financial services sector. The bank focuses on providing financial services while supporting business growth, customer needs, and economic development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration from a top-tier university.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or professional qualifications such as CFA, CIMA, ACCA, or CA Sri Lanka.
• Over 10 years of managerial experience in banking, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and strategic planning frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and influencing executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning processes in alignment with the Board’s vision.
• Establish key strategic goals and standardized planning formats for all bank departments.
• Consolidate cross-functional inputs into a Bank-wide master plan.
• Apply financial modelling, rigorous due diligence, and strategic negotiation to balance departmental priorities.
• Conduct comprehensive macro-environmental analyses covering economic, regulatory, competitive, and industry trends.
• Monitor organizational progress against strategic milestones.
• Coordinate periodic strategic reviews with Corporate Management.
• Support mid-year reviews for the Board Strategic Planning Committee and the Board.
• Identify plan deviations at an early stage.
• Work with departmental stakeholders to design and implement effective corrective action plans.
• Deliver priority strategic initiatives assigned by top management.
• Manage cross-functional alignment, timelines, budgets, and risk escalations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members.
• Efficiently allocate tasks across strategy tracking, data analysis, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Drive strategic alignment and effective execution of corporate plans.

Required Skills

• Strong strategic planning and corporate strategy skills.
• Advanced financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong analytical and macro-environmental assessment skills.
• Ability to evaluate economic, regulatory, competitive, and industry trends.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to influence executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Change management and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong governance and performance-monitoring capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Senior-level career opportunity within the banking sector.
• Opportunity to contribute to the Bank’s long-term strategic direction.
• Exposure to executive and Board-level strategic planning.
• Leadership responsibility across cross-functional initiatives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to forward their CV mentioning the post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Email: career@cargillsbank.com

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Important Notes

• This is a senior management-level position.
• Over 10 years of managerial experience in banking, management consulting, or corporate strategy is required.
• Candidates should possess an MBA along with a relevant bachelor’s degree or professional qualification.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CIMA, ACCA, or CA Sri Lanka are accepted as relevant credentials.
• Applications should be submitted on or before 30 September 2026.