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

Cesna Recruitment • Troy, MI

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About The Position

The Corporate Planning position supports the company’s overall management and growth through business planning, performance management, data analysis, and strategic initiatives. The role develops and manages business plans and forecasts, analyzes business performance and profitability, and provides actionable insights to senior management. It also supports management meetings, reporting to Korea HQ, and cross-functional initiatives intended to improve operational efficiency and sustain company growth.

Requirements

• 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 and forecasting, and business performance management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze revenue, profitability, and cost metrics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and report preparation, with the ability to present findings to senior management.
• Fluency in both Korean and English.
• Experience in Corporate Planning or FP&A at a U.S. or North American entity.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 management metrics, including labor costs, SG&A expenses, inventory, and accounts receivable, and identify improvement initiatives.
• Conduct business feasibility and profitability analyses for new businesses and major projects.
• Support management meetings by preparing agendas and materials and following 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed