Business Planning Analyst (Korean Bilingual Required)
About The Position
The Business Planning Analyst analyzes internal performance metrics and supports the preparation and execution of business plans aligned with company goals. The role gathers data, tracks performance, prepares flash reports, manages monthly actual results, analyzes variances against plans, forecasts, and prior periods, and explains key drivers to management. It also compiles planning materials, operational data, and market information to support forecasting and planning, and assists with coordination meetings and communication between departments. The analyst also serves as an Event or Project Manager for assigned initiatives, leading them from planning through completion. This includes defining scope, schedules, and deliverables; coordinating internal teams, clients, and vendors; tracking progress, budgets, costs, and risks; reporting status and results to stakeholders; and ensuring event- or project-related costs and revenue are settled accurately and on time.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English required.
- Ability to analyze financial and performance data, including budgets, actual results, and variances.
- Ability to read, interpret, and simplify complex information from various sources.
- Strong critical-thinking and planning ability, including balancing accountabilities and flexibility in a fast-paced team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, and web-based applications.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, cross-group collaboration, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Accounting, Business, or Analytics, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in data analysis, performance reporting, project coordination, or logistics operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze internal performance metrics and support preparation and execution of business plans aligned with company goals.
- Gather data, track performance, and assist with planning activities.
- Prepare flash reports and manage monthly actual results.
- Analyze variances against plan, forecast, and prior periods, and explain key drivers to management.
- Compile planning materials, operational data, and market information for forecasting and planning processes.
- Assist in coordination meetings and interdepartmental communication to support alignment on business initiatives.
- Manage assigned events or projects from planning through completion.
- Define project scope, schedules, and deliverables, and coordinate internal teams, clients, and vendors.
- Track progress, budgets, costs, and risks, and report status and results to stakeholders.
- Ensure event- or project-related costs and revenue are settled accurately and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
