Salary Range:$75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually JOB TITLE: Business Planning Sr. Analyst REPORTS TO: Business Planning Manager Job Type: Full Time Employee, Exempt DEPARTMENT: Business Planning LOCATION: Commerce, CA SUMMARY Leads the preparation of reports and analyses to support managements strategic decision-making. Independently manages and drives various cross-functional projects, and investigates, organizes, and analyzes complex business data. Provides insights by collecting and synthesizing information, and monitors performance on a weekly and monthly basis. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization. JOB DUTIES include but are not limited to the following: • Ensure all financial and operational plans reconcile and align with corporate growth objectives. • Lead and coordinate meetings with colleagues and management; document, track, and follow up on key action items. • Oversee project execution to ensure tasks are completed on time; communicate status updates and escalate critical issues when appropriate. • Monitor business and operational changes, proactively identifying risks and ensuring plans remain accurate and relevant. • Prepare, analyze, and lead weekly/monthly forecasts; identify performance gaps and propose corrective actions. • Develop, standardize, and enhance metrics and dashboards for measuring and tracking performance. • Implement and enforce internal guidelines, controls, and compliance policies. • Partner with management to identify process improvements and design new reporting frameworks that support business growth. • Proactively identify process enhancements, propose new ideas, and build reporting frameworks to support the companys growth. • Conduct advanced research and data analysis, providing actionable insights and recommendations to executives. • Provide guidance and support to junior analysts/associates when required. • QUALIFICATIONS A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize effectively, and deliver actionable insights that influence management decisions. • Bachelors degree in business, Economics, Finance, or related field. • Minimum 35 years of relevant work experience in business planning, finance, consulting, or related field; F&B / retail / franchise industry experience strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to translate data into business insights. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present findings and recommendations to senior management. Bilingual (English and Korean) is a must. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling) and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or SQL preferred. • Prior work experience at a Korean company is a plus.