Business Planning Manager

JOB TITLE Business PlanningManager (Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager) REPORTS TO Business PlanningSeniorManager JOB TYPE Full Time Employee, Exempt TEAM Business Planning LOCATION Buena Park, CA 90020 SUMMARY The Business Planning Manager leads enterprise-wide financial planning, strategic initiatives, and executive decision support across the organization. This role partners directly with executive leadership and Korea Headquarters to drive business performance, corporate strategy, and long-term growth. The successful candidate is expected to independently lead cross-functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, develop executive-level business cases, and deliver high-quality strategic reports and presentations for C-suite decision-making. Strong experience preparing executive-level strategy reports and presentation materials (Word, PowerPoint, Executive Decks) for CEOs, CFOs, and senior leadership is essential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 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 inFinance, 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 $70Life allowanceReimbursements (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 #J-18808-Ljbffr