Senior Manager, Financial Business Planning Operation

Samsung Electronics•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Senior Manager, CE Financial Business Planning & Operations leads financial forecasting, business planning, supply chain financial alignment, and analytics for Samsung Electronics America's CE eCommerce portfolio. The portfolio includes VD (TV, Audio, and Monitor) and DA (Refrigerator, Laundry, Cooking, and Dishwasher), as well as the financial modeling of Expansion Commerce channel launches. The role partners with Category Management, LOB Finance, PSI/BOPIS, Marketing, Fulfillment, IT, and Data Engineering to support financial discipline, P&L visibility, and business growth. The position owns SKU-level revenue forecasts and Monthly Financial Plans, submits T-series updates, develops QCD Plans, leads CPFR calls, and reports weekly achievement rates. It analyzes traffic, conversion, funnel performance, inventory, and financial metrics; builds KPI dashboards and executive reporting; and supports inventory optimization through forecasting and predictive analytics. It also develops promotional financial models and evaluates programs, models the revenue and margin impact of new channels, and uses statistical, machine-learning, and AI/LLM tools to support planning and reporting. The role manages one financial/analytics contractor, establishes scalable operating procedures and reporting cadences, and works with technology and data teams to maintain reporting infrastructure. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
10–12 years of experience in financial planning, analytics, or a related quantitative field.
Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial modeling for an eCommerce or retail business.
Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and advanced data analysis techniques, including regression analysis and time-series forecasting.
Experience leading cross-functional programs across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
Experience with machine-learning algorithms such as ARIMA, exponential smoothing, neural networks, or gradient-boosting models.
Background in consumer electronics, eCommerce, or retail financial planning.
Proven track record in strategic revenue management with documented quarterly business impact.
Experience applying AI/LLM tools to financial modeling and business intelligence.
Prior experience managing contractors or junior analysts.

Responsibilities

Own SKU-level revenue forecasts and Monthly Financial Plans across CE business units, submitting T-series updates aligned with LOB and SEA Finance timelines.
Lead CPFR calls with PSI and BOPIS teams and Category Management to align eCommerce demand signals with supply chain planning.
Develop and update QCD Plans covering Demand Revenue, Financial Revenue, SD, and Profit % in response to promotional plans, marketing changes, and channel mix shifts.
Report weekly Achievement Rates to the CE Weekly Business Review and prepare SCM content for LOB leadership.
Analyze traffic, conversion rate, and funnel performance against marketing forecasts, identify performance gaps, and report recommendations to Category Management.
Manage eCommerce aging and transfer price accuracy metrics, coordinating with Fulfillment on in-stock performance and forecasting accuracy targets.
Build and maintain KPI dashboards using Tableau, SQL, and AI-augmented analytics workflows.
Produce executive-ready financial summaries for CE WBR, monthly LOB reviews, and strategic planning cycles.
Address backorders and inventory supply issues across CE categories, including CTN model planning and new SKU forecast management.
Lead CE demand forecasting using advanced modeling techniques to align eCommerce sell-out with upstream supply chain planning.
Use predictive analytics to anticipate demand fluctuations, reduce stockout and excess inventory exposure, and recommend inventory repositioning.
Create financial program templates to assess promotional lift and profitability, ensuring Finance alignment before execution.
Use A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and ROI analysis to evaluate promotional effectiveness and inform future program targeting, depth, and timing.
Model the impact of Marketplace, Carrier, Social, and FinTech channel launches on CE eCommerce revenue mix and margin.
Own financial business planning to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets across the CE eCommerce portfolio.
Develop analytical frameworks using machine learning and statistical modeling to identify growth opportunities by business unit, product family, channel, and season.
Use LLM and AI tools to accelerate financial modeling, scenario analysis, and executive reporting.
Manage and direct one financial/analytics contractor, setting priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring quality.
Develop standard operating procedures and reporting cadences that scale with the CE expansion business.
Partner with IT and Data Engineering to maintain and improve CE eCommerce data infrastructure and reporting pipelines.