Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

PURPOSE

The Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, will support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic business analysis across the organization. This role serves as a key finance partner to business leaders and works closely with StarKist leadership as well as international stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting activities.

  • Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Analyze revenue, volume, pricing, margins, operating expenses and capital expenditures.
  • Partner with department leaders to develop budgets and forecasts aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and presentations for executive leadership.

  • Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to improve financial and operational results.
  • Serve as a finance business partner to functional leaders across the organization.
  • Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities, pricing initiatives, and cost-saving projects.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives involving Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and R&D.
  • Participate in strategic planning activities and special projects as assigned.

• Collaborate with Korean-speaking stakeholders and parent company leadership to support reporting, planning, and business initiatives.

  • Translate and communicate financial information effectively between U.S. and Korean business teams.
  • Support financial requests and analyses related to international operations and global projects.
  • Afford assistance in preparing materials and presentations for Korean executive leadership.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related disciplines.
  • Fluency in English and Korean, including the ability to communicate financial concepts professionally in both languages.
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in preparing executive-level presentations and financial reports.
  • Strong business partnering and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • SAP experience.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20–30%.

Preferred:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience working within a multinational or global organization.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), food production, or supply chain environments.
• Experience with ERP, Power BI, and financial planning software.
• Familiarity with international business operations and cross-cultural collaboration.