Business Planning Manager

CJ Foodville USA; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

CJ Foodville USA is seeking a seasoned FP&A Manager to lead enterprise-wide financial planning, strategic initiatives, and executive decision support. This role partners with executive leadership and Korea Headquarters to drive growth and corporate strategy.

The successful candidate will independently lead cross-functional initiatives, develop executive-level business cases, and deliver high‑quality strategic reports for CEOs, CFOs, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business required.
• MBA or CPA preferred for advanced roles.
• 7–10+ years in FP&A, finance, consulting, corporate planning or strategic planning.
• Experience preparing executive-level strategy reports and presentation materials.
• Experience leading corporate planning and FP&A initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Own monthly close analysis and provide variance insights with drivers.
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and profitability scenarios.
• Create dashboards, KPIs, and standardized reporting frameworks.
• Translate operational initiatives into financial impact with business cases.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and decision-support materials.
• Mentor and review junior analysts’ work and lead cross-functional projects.

Skills

Executive Presence

Strategic Thinking

Storytelling & Executive Communication

C‑suite Presentation Skills

Cross‑functional Leadership

Organizational Influence

Executive Stakeholder Management

Business Case Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

(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

SUMMARY

The Business Planning Manager leads enterprise-wide financial planning, strategic initiatives, and executive decision support across the organization. This role partners directly with executive leadership and Korea Headquarters to drive business performance, corporate strategy, and long-term growth. The successful candidate is expected to independently lead cross-functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, develop executive-level business cases, and deliver high-quality strategic reports and presentations for C‑suite decision‑making. Strong experience preparing executive‑level strategy reports and presentation materials (Word, PowerPoint, Executive Decks) for CEOs, CFOs, and senior leadership is essential.

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)
• Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)