Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Planning & Strategy Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time

Job Description

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategic plans in alignment with the company’s mission and growth objectives.
• Support the formulation of strategic proposals, corporate presentations, and board-level communications.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize new business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional strategic projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines, and budgets.
• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and outcomes using modern project management tools.
• Support digital transformation and operational efficiency projects across the business.
• Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including financial modelling, due diligence coordination, and strategic fit analysis.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets and support deal execution.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and forecasts to inform strategic decisions.
• Analyze business unit performance and identify growth or efficiency opportunities.
• Support periodic business reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive landscape.
• Generate insights to support strategic positioning, pricing, and market penetration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Certifications in project management or financial analysis (e.g., PMP, CFA) are a plus
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in corporate strategy, business transformation, consulting, or investment evaluation.
• Strong background in financial analysis, strategic modeling, and business planning.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Experience working with executive leadership and preparing C-level reports or Board presentations.
• Familiarity with the oilfield services, industrial solutions, or energy sector is an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms is desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.