Business Planning Analyst

JOB TITLE: Business Planning Analyst

REPORTS TO: Business Planning Manager

Job Type: Full Time Employee, Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Business Planning

LOCATION: Commerce, CA

SUMMARY

Supports the preparation of reports and analyses to assist managements decision-making. Independently handles assigned projects and tasks, and investigates, organizes, and analyzes business data. Provides regular insights by collecting and summarizing information, and monitors performance on a weekly and monthly basis. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively across departments.

JOB DUTIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure assigned financial and operational plans aligning with corporate objectives.
• Coordinate meetings with colleagues and management; document and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Manage project tasks to ensure completion on time; communicate progress and escalate issues when necessary.
• Monitor business and operational changes to ensure plans remain accurate and relevant.
• Prepare and update weekly/monthly forecasts, track performance against plan.
• Develop and maintain standardized metrics and performance tracking reports.
• Support implementation of internal guidelines, controls, and compliance policies.
• Conduct research and analysis to provide data-driven support for management reports.
• Propose process improvements and reporting enhancements in collaboration with management.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently on assigned tasks, manage priorities, and provide accurate and timely insights to support decision-making.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 13 years of relevant work experience in business planning, finance, or related field; F&B / retail / franchise industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools or SQL a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data accurately.
• Effective communication skills; ability to interact with colleagues across departments and present findings clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is a must.
• Prior work experience at a Korean company is a plus.