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 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 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