JOB TITLE
Business Planning Analyst
(Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst)
REPORTS TO
Business Planning Sr. Manager
JOB TYPE
Full Time Employee, Non-Exempt
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES include but are not limited to the following:
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Support annual budget and quarterly/monthly forecast processes
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Prepare recurring weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and KPI trackers
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Conduct variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast) and summarize key business drivers
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Validate, reconcile, and maintain large datasets to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity
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Manage recurring reporting cycles while supporting frequent ad-hoc analysis requests
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Collect and organize financial/operational data from Accounting, Operations, SCM, and Marketing
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Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis
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Prioritize multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
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Document action items and follow through to completion
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Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and processes
Korea HQ Communication & Reporting Support include but are not limited to the following:
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Support preparation of financial reports and analyses requested by Korea headquarters
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Compile data and backup materials for executive-level reporting to HQ
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Assist in responding to ad-hoc information requests from HQ finance teams
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Coordinate with internal teams to gather inputs required for HQ submissions
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Strong attention to accuracy and data integrity
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Ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage multiple deadlines
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Comfortable working in dynamic and evolving business environments
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Ownership mindset with consistent follow-through
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Proactive and self-motivated
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Analytical thinker with a passion for working with data
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Effective cross-functional communicator
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
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1–2 years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or related analytical role
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Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
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Ability to handle high-volume recurring and ad-hoc requests
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Bilingual English/Korean required
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Experience working in Korean or global HQ-driven organizations preferred
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F&B / retail / franchise industry experience preferred
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Med/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
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401(k) Company Match
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Life allowance Reimbursements (Monthly)
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Cellphone Reimbursements
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Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
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Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!)
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Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service)
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Paid Holidays (11 days)
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Talent Sharing Opportunities
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Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)
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& Much More
