Business Planning Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst)Reports To: Business Planning Sr. ManagerJob Type: Full Time Employee, Non-ExemptTeam: Business PlanningLocation: Buena Park, CA 90020SummarySupports 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.Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:Support annual budget and quarterly/monthly forecast processesPrepare recurring weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and KPI trackersConduct variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast) and summarize key business driversValidate, reconcile, and maintain large datasets to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrityManage recurring reporting cycles while supporting frequent ad-hoc analysis requestsCollect and organize financial/operational data from Accounting, Operations, SCM, and MarketingAssist with financial modeling and scenario analysisPrioritize multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervisionDocument action items and follow through to completionIdentify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and processesKorea HQ Communication & Reporting Support Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:Support preparation of financial reports and analyses requested by Korea headquartersCompile data and backup materials for executive-level reporting to HQAssist in responding to ad-hoc information requests from HQ finance teamsCoordinate with internal teams to gather inputs required for HQ submissionsCore CompetenciesStrong attention to accuracy and data integrityAbility to prioritize competing tasks and manage multiple deadlinesComfortable working in dynamic and evolving business environmentsOwnership mindset with consistent follow-throughProactive and self-motivatedAnalytical thinker with a passion for working with dataEffective cross-functional communicatorQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business1–2 years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or related analytical roleStrong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)Ability to handle high-volume recurring and ad-hoc requestsBilingual English/Korean requiredExperience working in Korean or global HQ-driven organizations preferredF&B / retail / franchise industry experience preferredEmployee BenefitsMed/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)401(k) Company MatchLife allowance Reimbursements (Monthly)Cellphone ReimbursementsEmployee 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 OpportunitiesEmployee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)& Much More