Business Planning Analyst

Business Planning AnalystCommerce, California, United StatesSupports the preparation of reports and analyses to assist management’s decision-making. Independently handles assigned projects and tasks, and investigates, organizes, and analyzes business data. Provides regular insights by collecting and summarizing information, and monitors performance on a weekly and monthly basis. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively across departments.Job duties include but are not limited to the following:Ensure assigned financial and operational plans aligning with corporate objectives.Coordinate meetings with colleagues and management; document and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on action items.Manage project tasks to ensure completion on time; communicate progress and escalate issues when necessary.Monitor business and operational changes to ensure plans remain accurate and relevant.Prepare and update weekly/monthly forecasts, track performance against plan.Develop and maintain standardized metrics and performance tracking reports.Support implementation of internal guidelines, controls, and compliance policies.Conduct research and analysis to provide data-driven support for management reports.Propose process improvements and reporting enhancements in collaboration with management.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.Minimum 13 years of relevant work experience in business planning, finance, or related field; F&B / retail / franchise industry experience preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools or SQL a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data accurately.Effective communication skills; ability to interact with colleagues across departments and present findings clearly.Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is a must.Prior work experience at a Korean company is a plus.