Business Operations Manager / Strategy Planning Manager(Bilingual in Korean FP&A

Cesna-Recruitment; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna-Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Planning professional to support growth through business planning, performance management, data analysis, and strategic initiatives.

The role develops and manages business plans and forecasts, analyzes performance and profitability, and provides actionable insights to senior management. Fluency in Korean and English, plus SAP/ERP experience, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Planning, FP&A, Business Management, Strategic Planning, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in business planning, budgeting/forecasting, and business performance management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze key business metrics such as revenue, profitability, and costs.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and report preparation, with the ability to present findings to senior management.
• Fluency in both Korean and English is required.
• Experience in Corporate Planning or FP&A at a U.S. or North American entity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term business strategies and annual business plans for the company.
• Manage key business performance indicators and KPIs, including revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly business performance and conduct variance analysis against Budget and Forecast.
• Analyze key management metrics, including labor costs, SG&A expenses, inventory, and AR, and identify improvement initiatives.
• Conduct business feasibility and profitability analyses for new businesses and major projects.
• Support management meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting materials, and follow-up on key decisions and action items.
• Prepare management reports for Korea HQ and report key business matters.
• Manage key management initiatives, including organizational and workforce planning and cost-efficiency improvement.

Skills

Corporate Planning

FP&A

Budgeting/Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

English proficiency

Korean proficiency

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

AI tools

Job description

[Job Summary]

The Corporate Planning position is responsible for supporting the overall management and growth of company through business planning, performance management, data analysis, and strategic initiatives.

This role will develop and manage business plans and forecasts, analyze key business performance and profitability, and provide actionable insights to senior management. The position will also support management meetings, reporting to Korea HQ, and cross-functional initiatives to drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth across our company.

[Job Description]

Develop and manage long-term business strategies and annual business plans for the company.

Manage key business performance indicators and KPIs, including revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA

Analyze monthly and quarterly business performance and conduct variance analysis against Budget and Forecast

Analyze key management metrics, including labor costs, SG&A expenses, inventory, and accounts receivable (AR), and identify improvement initiatives

Conduct business feasibility and profitability analyses for new businesses and major projects

Support management meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting materials, and follow-up on key decisions and action items

Prepare management reports for Korea HQ and report key business matters

Manage key management initiatives, including organizational and workforce planning and cost-efficiency improvement

5-10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Planning, FP&A, Business Management, Strategic Planning, or a related field

Hands-on experience in business planning, budgeting/forecasting, and business performance management

Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze key business metrics such as revenue, profitability, and costs

Strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and report preparation, with the ability to present findings to senior management

Fluency in both Korean and English is required

Experience in Corporate Planning or FP&A at a U.S. or North American entity

Industry experience in manufacturing, MRO, procurement, or supply chain

Experience using SAP or other ERP systems, as well as AI tools, to analyze data and improve work efficiency

Experience in management reporting and coordination between Korea HQ and overseas subsidiaries