Business Planning Analyst

Business Planning Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst) Reports To: Business Planning Sr. Manager Job Type: Full Time Employee, Non-Exempt Team: Business Planning Location: Buena Park, CA 90020 Summary Supports core FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis to enable data-driven management decision-making. Independently handles assigned projects and recurring reporting cycles by investigating, organizing, and analyzing financial and operational data, while delivering regular insights on weekly and monthly performance. Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, alignment, and timely execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment that requires strong ownership, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Responsibilities Support annual budget and quarterly/monthly forecast processes Prepare recurring weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and KPI trackers Conduct variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast) and summarize key business drivers Validate, reconcile, and maintain large datasets to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity Manage recurring reporting cycles while supporting frequent ad-hoc analysis requests Collect and organize financial/operational data from Accounting, Operations, SCM, and Marketing Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis Prioritize multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision Document action items and follow through to completion Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and processes Korea HQ Communication & Reporting Support Support preparation of financial reports and analyses requested by Korea headquarters Compile data and backup materials for executive-level reporting to HQ Assist in responding to ad-hoc information requests from HQ finance teams Coordinate with internal teams to gather inputs required for HQ submissions Core Competencies Strong attention to accuracy and data integrity Ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage multiple deadlines Comfortable working in dynamic and evolving business environments Ownership mindset with consistent follow-through Proactive and self-motivated Analytical thinker with a passion for working with data Effective cross-functional communicator Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business 12 years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or related analytical role Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) Ability to handle high-volume recurring and ad-hoc requests Bilingual English/Korean required Experience working in Korean or global HQ-driven organizations preferred F&B / retail / franchise industry experience preferred 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) Company Match Life allowance Reimbursements (Monthly) Cellphone Reimbursements Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services) Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!) 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.) & Much More #J-18808-Ljbffr