Leads enterprise-wide FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, variance analysis, dashboards, executive reporting, and strategic initiatives. Partners with executives, cross-functional leaders, and Korea headquarters to translate operational performance into financial insights, business cases, and recommendations. Prepares C-suite and board materials, manages concurrent projects, improves reporting processes, and mentors junior analysts.
JOB TITLE
Business Planning Manager
(Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager)
REPORTS TO
Business Planning Senior Manager
JOB TYPE
Full Time Employee, Exempt
TEAM
Business Planning
LOCATION
Buena Park, CA 90020
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning
- Own monthly close analysis and deliver variance insights with clear business drivers
- Build and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and profitability scenarios
- Develop and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and standardized reporting frameworks
- Partner with department leaders to translate operational initiatives into financial impact
- Identify risks/opportunities and recommend corrective actions
- Independently manage multiple concurrent projects under tight timelines
- Handle both recurring reporting and frequent ad-hoc, ambiguous business questions
- Drive process automation and continuous improvements to report efficiency and data quality
- Prepare executive-level presentations and decision support materials
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and review of junior analysts’ work
- Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and special projects sponsored by executive leadership.
- Develop executive business cases and strategic recommendations for CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
- Prepare high-quality executive presentations, board materials, and strategy reports (PowerPoint, Word, Executive Decks) for C-suite meetings.
- Translate complex financial and operational data into concise executive narratives and strategic insights.
Korea HQ Communication & Reporting Support include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as the primary finance point of contact between U.S. operations and Korea headquarters for assigned areas.
- Directly communicate business performance, financial results, and key variances to key HQ leaders
- Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to HQ
- Align financial assumptions, targets, and planning direction with global/HQ guidelines
- Lead ad-hoc analyses and reporting requests from headquarters with ownership and accountability
- Translate local operational performance into clear financial narratives for HQ management
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Executive Presence
- Strategic Thinking
- Storytelling & Executive Communication
- C-suite Presentation Skills
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Organizational Influence
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Business Case Development
- Strong cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
Consulting firm experience, MBA or CPA preferred. - 7–10+ years of FP&A, finance, consulting, corporate planning experience, or strategic planning experience
- Extensive experience preparing executive-level strategy reports, business proposals, and presentation materials (PowerPoint, Word, Executive Decks) for CEOs, CFOs, or executive leadership.
- Experience leading corporate planning, FP&A, strategy consulting, or business planning initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and Korea Headquarters.
- Experience supporting CEO Staff Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, Board Meetings, or corporate strategy reviews.
- Experience developing executive presentations that influence business decisions and investment priorities.
- Proven experience preparing high-quality executive strategy reports and presentation materials (PowerPoint, Word, Executive Decks) for C-suite executives, with the ability to translate complex business issues into concise and compelling recommendations.
Employee Benefits
- Med/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
- 401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!) from Day 1
- $70 Life allowance Reimbursements (Monthly)
- Cellphone Reimbursements
- Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
- Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!)
- 40 HR Paid Family Leave (family care or volunteer trip) every year
- Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks)
- Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)
- Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service)
- Paid Holidays (11 days)
- Talent Sharing Opportunities
- Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)
- Visa/Green Card Sponsorship available
- & Much More
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