Financial Planning Specialist

$29-33/hour Position Financial Planning Specialist Summary A growing Asian food manufacturer and distributor is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join their corporate FP&A team in Torrance, California. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep experience in profitability analysis, financial modeling, and data‑driven decision support. The position reports to the Financial Planning Manager and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic team environment. Essential Duties Advanced Profitability Analysis: Lead detailed monthly P&L analysis by department, account, and product, proactively identifying and explaining financial anomalies and performance trends. Performance Reporting: Develop and manage weekly P&L flash reports, providing strategic insights to senior management on revenue drivers and cost fluctuations. KPI & Performance Monitoring: Design, track, and analyze department‑level KPIs, generating performance dashboards and collaborating with department heads to drive improvement. Business Partnership & Process Improvement: Partner with Finance, Operations and PMD teams to ensure reporting accuracy; drive the automation of recurring financial reports using Power BI, Excel Macros, and other tools. Forecasting & Ad‑Hoc Analysis: Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes; conduct complex ad‑hoc financial deep dives as requested by the FP&A Manager and VP. Report Maintenance: Maintain clear documentation of reporting logic and handoff procedures to ensure scalability and accuracy. Working Hours & Work Style Monday – Friday; 8:00 - 17:00 On‑Site Working Location Torrance, CA Salary & Benefit $29 – 33/hour DOE Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Voluntary Long‑Term Disability 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays Annual Bonus (Discretionary) Holidays Saturday, Sunday, major US Holidays Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or FP&A. Deep understanding of P&L structures, financial modeling, KPI frameworks, and cost analysis. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (macros, complex formulas) and Power BI is required. SQL knowledge is a strong plus. Bilingual (English/Japanese) preferred. Highly detail‑oriented and self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities with limited supervision. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. #J-18808-Ljbffr QUICK USA