The Role
Leads enterprise-wide FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, variance analysis, dashboards, and executive decision support. Partners with department leaders, executives, and Korea Headquarters to translate operational performance into financial insights and strategic recommendations. Develops business cases, board materials, executive presentations, and strategy reports; manages concurrent strategic initiatives, improves reporting processes, and mentors junior analysts.
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JOB TITLE
Business Planning Manager
(Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager)
REPORTS TO
Business Planning Senior Manager
JOB TYPE
Full Time Employee, Exempt
TEAM
Business Planning
LOCATION
Buena Park, CA 90020
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning
- Own monthly close analysis and deliver variance insights with clear business drivers
- Build and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and profitability scenarios
- Develop and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and standardized reporting frameworks
- Partner with department leaders to translate operational initiatives into financial impact
- Identify risks/opportunities and recommend corrective actions
- Independently manage multiple concurrent projects under tight timelines
- Handle both recurring reporting and frequent ad-hoc, ambiguous business questions
- Drive process automation and continuous improvements to report efficiency and data quality
- Prepare executive-level presentations and decision support materials
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and review of junior analysts’ work
- Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and special projects sponsored by executive leadership.
- Develop executive business cases and strategic recommendations for CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
- Prepare high-quality executive presentations, board materials, and strategy reports (PowerPoint, Word, Executive Decks) for C-suite meetings.
- Translate complex financial and operational data into concise executive narratives and strategic insights.
Korea HQ Communication & Reporting Support include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as the primary finance point of contact between U.S. operations and Korea headquarters for assigned areas.
- Directly communicate business performance, financial results, and key variances to key HQ leaders
- Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to HQ
- Align financial assumptions, targets, and planning direction with global/HQ guidelines
- Lead ad-hoc analyses and reporting requests from headquarters with ownership and accountability
- Translate local operational performance into clear financial narratives for HQ management
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Executive Presence
- Strategic Thinking
- Storytelling & Executive Communication
- C-suite Presentation Skills
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Organizational Influence
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Business Case Development
- Strong cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
Consulting firm experience, MBA or CPA preferred. - 7–10+ years of FP&A, finance, consulting, corporate planning experience, or strategic planning experience
- Extensive experience preparing executive-level strategy reports, business proposals, and presentation materials (PowerPoint, Word, Executive Decks) for CEOs, CFOs, or executive leadership.
- Experience leading corporate planning, FP&A, strategy consulting, or business planning initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and Korea Headquarters.
- Experience supporting CEO Staff Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, Board Meetings, or corporate strategy reviews.
- Experience developing executive presentations that influence business decisions and investment priorities.
- Proven experience preparing high-quality executive strategy reports and presentation materials (PowerPoint, Word, Executive Decks) for C-suite executives, with the ability to translate complex business issues into concise and compelling recommendations.
Employee Benefits
- Med/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
- 401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!) from Day 1
- $70 Life allowance Reimbursements (Monthly)
- Cellphone Reimbursements
- Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
- Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!)
- 40 HR Paid Family Leave (family care or volunteer trip) every year
- Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks)
- Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)
- Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service)
- Paid Holidays (11 days)
- Talent Sharing Opportunities
- Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)
- Visa/Green Card Sponsorship available
- & Much More
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
- 7-10+ years of FP&A, finance, consulting, corporate planning, or strategic planning experience
- Extensive experience preparing executive-level strategy reports, business proposals, and presentation materials for CEOs, CFOs, or executive leadership
- Experience leading corporate planning, FP&A, strategy consulting, or business planning initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive leadership and Korea Headquarters
- Experience supporting CEO staff meetings, executive committee meetings, board meetings, or corporate strategy reviews
- Experience developing executive presentations that influence business decisions and investment priorities
- Proven ability to translate complex business issues into concise and compelling recommendations
- Consulting firm experience
- MBA or CPA
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The Company
What We Do
CJ Foodville USA operates TOUS les JOURS, a bakery franchise and bakery-café brand offering freshly baked bread, cakes, bakery goods, and beverages. Since launching in the United States in 2004, the company has built a national bakery-café presence. It aims to create a comfortable, family-friendly dining environment, with service that makes customers feel as welcome as they would among family and neighbors.
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