Business Planning Sr. Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Business Planning Sr. Analyst

REPORTS TO : Business Planning Manager

Job Type : Full Time Employee, Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Business Planning

LOCATION : Commerce, CA

SUMMARY

Leads the preparation of reports and analyses to support management’s strategic decision-making. Independently manages and drives various cross-functional projects, and investigates, organizes, and analyzes complex business data. Provides insights by collecting and synthesizing information, and monitors performance on a weekly and monthly basis. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders across the organization.

JOB DUTIES include but are not limited to the following :

• Ensure all financial and operational plans reconcile and align with corporate growth objectives.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with colleagues and management; document, track, and follow up on key action items.
• Oversee project execution to ensure tasks are completed on time; communicate status updates and escalate critical issues when appropriate.
• Monitor business and operational changes, proactively identifying risks and ensuring plans remain accurate and relevant.
• Prepare, analyze, and lead weekly / monthly forecasts; identify performance gaps and propose corrective actions.
• Develop, standardize, and enhance metrics and dashboards for measuring and tracking performance.
• Implement and enforce internal guidelines, controls, and compliance policies.
• Partner with management to identify process improvements and design new reporting frameworks that support business growth.
• Proactively identify process enhancements, propose new ideas, and build reporting frameworks to support the company’s growth.
• Conduct advanced research and data analysis, providing actionable insights and recommendations to executives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts / associates when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize effectively, and deliver actionable insights that influence management decisions.