Business Planning Sr. Analyst

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.