Business Planning Sr. Analyst
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Business
Business Analyst, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Development
About the job 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 management's strategic decision-making. Independently manages and drives various cross‑functional projects, 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 company's growth.
- Conduct advanced research and data analysis, providing actionable insights and recommendations to executives.
- Provide guidance and support to junior analysts/associates when required.
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.
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